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Chris Beneke is a Professor in the Department of History at Bentley University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he teaches courses on American religious history, the American Revolution, early republic, colonial North America, and the cultural history of baseball. He is also an Affiliated Scholar at the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center and serves as Series Editor for a Bloomsbury Publishing book series on religion and American history, as well as an editorial board member for Fides et Historia.
- Ph.D., Northwestern University
- B.A., Cornell University
His research centers on American religious and intellectual history, with a focus on the development of religious toleration and pluralism, the role of religion in public life, and the historical significance of baseball in American culture. He explores how religious freedom evolved in America, particularly through the First Amendment, and examines the integration of diverse religious communities in American society from the colonial period to the present.
His recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with religious liberty, constitutional development, and cultural expression. The themes span legal history, religious pluralism, sacrilegious speech, and the lived experience of faith in multicultural America. His work bridges academic scholarship and public discourse, appearing in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Chris Beneke has co-edited multiple influential volumes on religion in early America and contemporary religious expression, contributing to key debates in American religious studies. Though no formal awards are listed, his editorial roles and publications with major university presses reflect high scholarly recognition.
He advises on academic publishing through his editorial work and is involved in public scholarship through media contributions. His research is supported by ongoing editorial projects and institutional affiliations that promote the study of religion and liberty in American history.
Chris Beneke is actively involved in academic and public intellectual life, combining rigorous scholarship with community engagement, including coaching and maintaining a baseball field, reflecting his deep connection to the cultural history he studies.
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