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Anthea Butler

Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania

Anthea Butler is the Geraldine R. Segal Professor in American Social Thought and the chair of the department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her most recent book is "White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America." Butler is an opinion writer for MSNBC. Her articles on religion, race, politics and popular culture have also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, NBC and The Guardian.

 

Tim Soerens

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.

If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”

— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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