How America’s Origin Stories are Shaping the 2024 Election

Robert P. Jones is the award-winning author of The New York Times bestselling book, “The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future”. He is the president and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). A leading scholar and commentator on religion and politics, he writes for The Atlantic, TIME and Religion News Service. 

Jones is frequently featured in major national media, such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR, The New York Times and The Washington Post. His book “White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity” won a 2021 American Book Award and “The End of White Christian America” won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. 

Jones holds a doctorate in religion from Emory University and a master of divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Explore more of his work on his free Substack newsletter: www.whitetoolong.net.

Moderators

John Carlson
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
Director
Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict

Tracy Fessenden
Professor of Religious Studies
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict

Logistics

This event is hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict and will take place on the ASU Tempe campus in the Pima Auditorium (Room 230) of the Memorial Union, and will be livestreamed through the Center's YouTube channel and on ASU Live. Whether you plan to participate via live stream or in-person, we appreciate you taking a moment to register. Your confirmation email will provide detailed directions to the venue, including parking information and key live-stream details. 

The lecture will consist of a moderated discussion with Center professors, followed by audience Q&A and a reception offering light refreshments. Copies of “The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future” will be available for purchase and signing at this event.
 

Registration details:

• Free and open to all
• Register to guarantee your seat
• Classes and groups are welcomed to attend! Please contact us directly with your request