Lerone A. Martin

Lerone A. Martin is an Associate Professor of Religion and Politics at the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics at Washington University in Saint Louis. His work bridges religion, media history, and political theology, focusing on how 20th-century religious broadcasting shaped African American religious practices and public discourses. He has received major academic awards, including the Frank S. and Elizabeth Prize for his groundbreaking book on phonograph technology's role in African American religion.

His current research explores religion's intersection with national security in American history, soon to be published by Princeton University Press. Martin's scholarship has been featured in prominent media outlets like the New York Times and CNN, and he actively contributes to pedagogical discourse through platforms like the Wabash Center's blog series on race, trauma-informed teaching, and digital media ethics.