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Laura R. Olson serves as Professor of Political Science at Clemson University with external affiliation to the College of Arts and Humanities. Her academic office is located in 230-G Brackett Hall, and she maintains active contact through phone (864-656-0690) and email (laurao@clemson.edu).
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1996)
- M.A. in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1991)
- B.A. in Political Science, Northwestern University (1990)
Professor Olson's research program critically examines the intersection of religion and American political systems, with specialized focus on clergy political behavior and religious community engagement in civic life. Her work systematically analyzes how theological frameworks influence electoral participation, policy advocacy, and institutional power structures within U.S. political institutions.
During the 1999-2000 academic year, she conducted advanced research as a visiting fellow at Princeton University's Center for the Study of Religion. Her scholarly contributions appear in premier journals including Political Research Quarterly, Social Science Quarterly, and Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, establishing foundational insights into faith-based political mobilization.
