Dear Shannon,
We want to acknowledge that so many of us are continuing to suffer in these times; in the midst of this, we want to share some good news for which we are grateful.
The RPLP has received a grant from the Lilly Endowment, “The Impact of COVID-19 and Racism on Faith at Work.” The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of two urgent pandemics--COVID-19 and racism--on the relationship between faith and work for U.S. adults. Specifically, we will examine how these separate, yet related, pandemics are affecting how faith may be a resource for workers and businesses.
Through the study, we will conduct a new population survey of at least 1,000 adults on the ways that COVID-19 and conversations (and actions) centered around racism and racial justice (particularly anti-Blackness) are influencing the way people think about faith at work.
Please read on for more research and other news from the RPLP. But first, hear from Michael McDowell, a former undergraduate student fellow and current post-baccalaureate research fellow. Michael's is the first of many stories we are going to begin sharing with you. These stories will come from our fellows, both past and current, as well as others who have been touched by the RPLP in some way.
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When I tell people about my work with the Religion and Public Life Program, they almost always say something along the lines of, “wow, that sounds like a great job.” And they are right. I am convinced that the decision to work for RPLP was one of the best I have made in my life. The skills I have learned, the people I have met, the stability I have been given, and the mentorship I have received all have made for a truly life-altering experience, one that has helped clarify my passions, calling, and goals. ... Continue reading Michael's story on our website.
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— MICHAEL MCDOWELL
Rice University '20
RPLP undergraduate student fellow, 2018-2020
RPLP post-baccalaureate researcher, 2020-present
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JOIN US ONLINE THIS FALL - We have a variety of events happening this fall, all of which will be held online. You can find out more about all upcoming events here or on our website. Contact us if you have questions.
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UPDATE FROM PROJECT CO-LEADER - The RPLP is thrilled to share that Denise Daniels, co-leader of our "Faith at Work" project, has been named the Hudson T. Harrison Professor of Entrepreneurship at Wheaton College. Denise began her new position in the Business and Economics department at Wheaton this fall.
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SUMMER CONFERENCE VIDEOS ONLINE - If you missed our conference in June and were interested in the content presented at "How Science Can Strengthen the Faith of Your Church," check out all six session videos. These are available on our Youtube page and on our website (scroll down for related content and click Videos).
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RELIGION UNMUTED. What religion sounds like with women's voices turned up! Our new podcast provides an informed, social science-driven conversation about religion in public life. In Religion Unmuted, we’ll focus on how religion and gender impact things like politics, racism, immigration, health, and the body. Subscribe to Religion Unmuted on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
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INTERVIEW FOR THE PEACEFUL SCIENCE PODCAST - Our director was interviewed about her recent book, Why Science and Faith Need Each Other: Eight Shared Values That Move Us beyond Fear, for the Peaceful Science podcast. You can listen and watch the recorded session on her website here.
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