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Elizabeth Prodromou is a Visiting Professor in the International Studies Program at Boston College, affiliated with the Islamic Civilizations and Societies Program and the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life. Her work bridges geopolitics, religion, and human rights, focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.
- Ph.D. and S.M. in Political Science (MIT)
- M.A.L.D. (Fletcher School, Tufts)
- B.A. in History/International Relations (Tufts, summa cum laude)
Research emphasizes religious geopolitics, cultural heritage policy, and religious pluralism. She co-edited volumes on Orthodox Christianity in higher education and authored widely in journals like Journal of World Christianity and Survival. Professional roles include Vice Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (2004–2012) and membership in the Secretary of State’s Religion & Foreign Policy Working Group (2011–2015). Currently leads research on Russian religious soft power strategies and cultural heritage policy impacts.
- Policy roles: Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center (Non-Resident Senior Fellow), Co-President of Religions for Peace
- Editorial boards: Review of Faith & International Affairs, Journal of World Christianity
Teaching experience includes The Fletcher School, Boston University, Princeton, and the College of Europe. Served as founding director of Fletcher’s Initiative on Religion, Law, and Diplomacy.
