Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP)

RELIGION AND PUBLIC LIFE PROGRAM

Our vision is to facilitate and promote deeper and better conversations about the role religion plays in society by:

» training scholars
» conducting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research
» engaging local, national, and global communities

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Hawking declares ‘There is no God,’ but many scientists disagree

HOUSTON – (Nov. 1, 2018) – In Stephen Hawking's just published final book, "Brief... Read more

Religious discrimination and hate crimes focus of Rice event

HOUSTON – (Oct. 1, 2018) – Rice University will host "From Discrimination to Hate... Read more

Some Latinos believe science may negatively impact their kids’ faith

More than one-third of Latinos interviewed in a recent study believe science... Read more

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RPLP BY THE NUMBERS

Since our founding in 2010:

SCHOLARLY TRAINING

» 71 undergraduate students
» 46 graduate students, postdocs, & junior scholars

RESEARCH INITIATIVES

» 32,766 individuals surveyed
» 1,140 individuals interviewed
» 90 articles in academic journals
» 11 books published

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

» 4,725 people reached through in-person programming
» 1,143 media appearances
» 145 scholars & community leaders hosted through events
» 90 panel events and gatherings