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Jim Wallis is a Research Fellow at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, where he holds the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Chair in Faith and Justice and directs the Center on Faith and Justice. As founder of the progressive Christian movement Sojourners, he bridges theology with social change, focusing on poverty, immigration, climate policy, and racial justice. His work combines grassroots activism with academic rigor through courses like Faith, Social Justice and Public Life (2010-2013) and collaborations with scholars such as E.J. Dionne and Michael Gerson.
- Key Affiliations: Georgetown University (2010-present), Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs (Research Fellow since 2010)
- Academic Leadership: Inaugural holder of Desmond Tutu Chair; established Center on Faith and Justice
- Educational Contributions: Taught faith-based policy courses with interdisciplinary focus on economics, war/peace studies, and climate ethics
Research Themes span political theology, economic ethics, and interfaith dialogue, analyzing systemic racism in Christianity, moral frameworks for governance, and environmental stewardship. His publications critically examine the intersection of religious values with contemporary policy challenges.
Activism & Media includes documentary participation in Religion, Racism & Reconciliation (2025), advisory roles for President Obama, and international film projects on interfaith understanding. He engages global issues through both academic platforms and public theological discourse.
