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Andrew Murphy is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan (LSA). He holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (1989), M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1991, 1996). His research focuses on intersections between politics and religion, particularly the historical and contemporary dynamics of religious liberty, toleration, and political martyrdom. Key works include Toleration: A Very Short Introduction (2025), William Penn: A Life (2018), and studies on civil religion and political identity in America. Current research explores political martyrdom and its role in shaping collective memory and symbolic power.
Education:
- B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (1989)
- M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison (1991)
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison (1996)
Research interests emphasize early modern political thought, William Penn’s legacy, and the evolution of religious tolerance. Recent work analyzes politically charged deaths (e.g., George Floyd, Ashli Babbitt) as catalysts for social and political change. Murphy’s scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues, addressing themes like moral decline, civil religion, and the interplay between religious identity and political power.
