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Chris Gilbert is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Gustavus Adolphus College. He teaches courses on U.S. Government and Politics, Political Parties and Elections, Religion and Politics in America, Research Methods, and a First Term Seminar on the Manhattan Project. He has been actively teaching since at least 1999 and continues to offer core and advanced political science courses, including senior seminars and thesis supervision.
- B.A., Moravian College, 1986
- Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis, 1990
His research interests focus on religion and politics in the United States, American third parties, and Minnesota politics. He has authored or co-authored four books and numerous articles. His latest book, The Political Influence of American Churches (Cambridge University Press, 2009), is based on a two-year study of political activity among ELCA and Episcopal clergy and congregation members, conducted with Dr. Paul Djupe.
While no recent journal articles are listed in the provided text, his scholarly work has centered on the intersection of religion and political behavior, institutional influence of religious organizations, and American electoral politics, particularly at the state and third-party levels.
Scientific Awards:
- Two all-campus Outstanding Teaching Awards (Gustavus Adolphus College)
- Gustavus Faculty Research Award (2007)
- E.E. Schattschneider Award, American Political Science Association (1991) for best dissertation in American government
Professor Gilbert has served as a political analyst for state and national media outlets. He advises senior theses and has taught a wide range of courses over more than two decades, indicating sustained engagement in undergraduate education and mentorship. There is no mention of external grants or research teams in the provided text.
He maintains an active faculty presence with an office in Old Main 204B and can be contacted via email at cgilbert@gustavus.edu.
