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John Witte Jr., Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law and McDonald Distinguished Professor at Emory University School of Law, is a leading scholar in legal history, human rights, religious freedom, and law and religion. As Faculty Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion (CSLR), he has directed 20+ international projects with $27M+ funding.
- JD, Harvard University (1985)
- BA, Calvin College (1982)
His research bridges legal history, religious liberty, and family law, analyzing intersections between Christianity and Western legal systems. Recent work focuses on secularism, constitutionalism, and balancing religious education with non-establishment principles.
Key article trends span legal history, religious freedom litigation, and comparative law analyses. Awards include election to AAAS, Harry Krause Lifetime Achievement Award, and James W.C. Pennington Award. Grants from Pew, Ford, and McDonald foundations support his global initiatives.
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2024)
- Harry Krause Award (2016)
- James Pennington Award (2016)
- Gifford Lecturer (2020)
- McDonald Agape Foundation $1M grant (2016)
He co-edits the Journal of Law and Religion and multiple book series, while leading the CSLR's 1,600-scholar network.
