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Jim Guth is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University, where he has taught since 1973. He previously chaired the Politics and International Affairs Department (1988-91) and the University Faculty (1987-89). A leading scholar in American politics with a focus on religion’s impact on elections and public policy, Guth co-founded Furman’s Washington Internship Program, which has sent over 1,000 students to Washington D.C. since 1978 and received national awards. He has been widely cited in media outlets like CNN, BBC, and NPR for his expertise on religion and politics.
Education: Ph.D. in Politics from Harvard University and B.S. from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Research interests include the role of religion in U.S. and European politics, cultural identity formation, and policy-making processes. Recent work examines religious influences on European Union integration and environmental policy debates in Congress.
Honors include Furman’s highest teaching award (1990-91), the Governor’s Distinguished Professor title (2005), and the Excellence in Teaching Award (2013).
Advising and grants: Directed the Washington Internship Program 15 times, including most recently in 2013. His program won the Washington Center’s Award twice for outstanding small college programs.
