(Formerly Redeemer Centre). “The Albert M. Wolters Centre for Christian Scholarship honours the work and legacy of Redeemer’s founding generation in the person of Dr. Al Wolters. It profiles and platforms outstanding Reformed Christian research and thought through the work of our Faculty Fellows, facilitating on-campus Lectures, and partnering to host the Emerging Public Intellectual Award.” (from the website). It has special collections on the writings of Christian philosophers Abraham Kuyper and Herman Dooyeweerd. Most of its work of interest is done through its Lectures. It also helps fund research for scholars in the field ( but you must apply for it). An important and now classic work on Christian worldview is Al Wolters’, Creation Regained.

In protecting human dignity and life, its research, work, and seminars seek to promote “a truly human future by inspiring young thinkers and equipping church leaders.” (from its website)

[See Subset (2), Law School SCITTs (it seems to serve with both undergraduate studies and Emory’s Law School)]

“The [Henry] Institute continues Paul Henry’s quest to promote serious reflection on the interplay between Christianity and public life, by becoming a national forum for research, dialogue, and information on their interaction.” (from its website). It also examines government at an international level (comparing democracies, etc.). The Henry Institute offers a number of educational Symposia and “Programs,” analyzing issues on faith and politics (see, Pruis Rule of Law Lectures, a series of lectures starting in 2010, regarding the rule of law and its impact around the world, and the Symposium on Religion and Public Life). The Henry Institute has a great selection of Books from very knowledgeable authors, available in its “Publications” space. Additional resources include, the Henry Conversations, a series of Podcasts related to faith, politics and culture. See also its Civitas Lab, a program for student scholars, researching with their profs.

[See Subset (4), Secondary Sources in Universities/Students SCITTs (it has very broad content)]

[T]he Institute is dedicated to the study of church-state relations and the promotion of religious freedom. It achieves this by hosting lectures, symposia, and meetings and by cooperating with other Baylor entities such as the Baylor Department of Religion, The Journal of Church & State, the Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society, and the Baptist Studies Center for Research. (emphasis theirs, modified). The Institute has a “commitment to the inviolability of religious liberty for all people, of all faiths and no faith,” sharing the belief that “all human beings have the inalienable right to believe and practice any religion, or no religion, and that [ ] governments should remain free from unnecessary entanglements with religion,”but should “protect this basic right, as fundamental to . . . all human and civil rights.” While the Institute’s library has been incorporated into Baylor’s main one, the “Dawson Institute . . . continues to sponsor educational lectures and annual symposia, conferences, and programs to discuss and study church-state issues, as well as produce the quarterly Journal of Church & State, the leading journal in the field, published by Oxford University Press.” (quotes from its website)

“The Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society receives, maintains, preserves, expands and makes available to scholars the world’s most comprehensive collection of materials on religious persecution under communist and other totalitarian regimes.” (from its website). The main focus is post-communist regimes. It works in tandem with Oxford University (UK). Visit its extensive collection in the BU Libraries page, with archives, reports, press clippings, and over 9,000 periodicals and books; see also its Research and scholars portal, its Exhibits, and the Lecture and Symposia series. You can also connect here to Baylor’s Law Library.

“The [CSLR] focuses its research and teaching on the fundamentals of faith, freedom, and the family – the three things for which people will die.” (from its website). This group publishes very high quality scholarship in its jurisprudence books series (such as Christianity and Law, and God’s Joust, God’s Justice), and many articles in its well-known Journal of Law and Religion. The Center’s scholarship in the field of law and religion, historically examined, is acclaimed around the world.

“At a time when the role of religion in professional life and in the public square is hotly debated, [this] Institute aims to promote an open, positive and constructive dialogue on issues relating to religion and law.” (from their website) Coming at the issues above from the Catholic perspective, the IRLLW is also ecumenical in some of its work in areas of human rights and religious and similar liberties. It features a series of Selected Webinars and News on its work and on various topics.

[See Subset (3), Inter-Univ. SCITTs, Student Ministries]

“The Herbert and Elinor Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics was created to explore the nexus between these three disciplines, with particular emphasis on the intersection of faith and law. The Institute encourages the examination of law as a theological vocation from the broad range of Christian, Jewish, and other religious perspectives represented in the law school’s students, staff, and faculty.” (from its website). The Nootbaar Institute features special Courses, Seminars and Conferences, and a wide and deep range of written scholarship on the intersection of Christianity, other religions, and the study and development of Law. Advocacy is handled through the Religious Liberty Clinic, and the Sudreau Global Justice Institute (strengthening justice systems, especially in developing nations); Interns are available. Some important and well-known writings in the field of Christian integration and advocacy have been generated through the Nootbaar Institute including, Law and the Bible (Robert Cochran, ed.); Christian Perspectives on Legal Thought (Robert Cochran, ed.); and Divine Collision (Jim Gash), about a real story of injustice, and then justice, in the Ugandan criminal and prison system). Seminars and Conferences (annual ones) are an anchor of this Institute.

Vision: “To promote the rule of law and seek justice for the world’s downtrodden – the poor, the oppressed, and the enslaved – by equipping Christians to advocate for justice and the rule of law and by serving and supporting those already engaged in such advocacy.” (from its website). Scholarship here is highly connected to its interests in justice and human rights advocacy for the poor. As part of its equipping efforts, the Center sponsors Special Events (symposia, panel discussions, etc.), and CLE courses. There are also intellectual Focus Areas such as Advancing a Natural Law Foundation of Human Rights and Advancing Rule of Law, with some additional learning opportunities. Connected with the Center is Regent’s Journal of Global Justice and Public Policy (JGJPP), focusing on International Human Rights. An important book from Regent Law, on integration of Christian thinking in law, is A Higher Law (by Jeff Brauch, current director of the Center).

This is not, nor does it pretend to be, a Christian organization; nor is it a university. AALS does, however, have a Section allowing contacts to be made among Christian legal scholars in the US, which is valuable for Christian scholars in other nations also, for making important contacts and exchanging ideas. Specifically, AALS Sections are interest groups composed of members of the faculty and professional staff of AALS member schools, so it is one way to connect to other Christian legal scholars. A login is required to gain access, however.

“The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities is a higher education association of more than 180 Christian institutions around the world. With campuses across the globe, including more than 150 in the U.S. and Canada and nearly 30 more from an additional 18 countries, CCCU institutions are accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities whose missions are Christ-centered and rooted in the historic Christian faith. Most also have curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. The CCCU’s mission is to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.” (from the website) The CCCU has a periodical, Advance Magazine, which publishes news and information that assists Christian institutions of higher education in their missions. It also advocates for religious freedom in the academic missions of its member institutions.

Its mission is: “To catalyze and empower thoughtful Christian presence and practice at colleges and universities around the world, in service of the common good.” What is this about?: “Christian Study Centers are communities of students and scholars animated by the ancient ideal of faith seeking understanding. Located adjacent to colleges and universities, study centers support and complement their host institutions’ mission to discover and disseminate knowledge by convening conversations that address the big questions of life—questions of meaning, purpose and value. In addition to public lectures, many study centers offer intimate conversations and comfortable hospitality in their own facilities.” (from its website) This powerful network and movement connects over 35 Member Study Centers, as well as having over 25 Partner Organizations (many of which are already listed on this site). (Membership must be applied for.) The CCSC sponsors many events for scholars (conferences, etc.), and has a Newsletter and network connection point, called Periscope (news is free). If you are a Christ-serving scholar, educator, or lecturer, this group can help connect you to others in your interest areas (just contact them).

This site is superb for Christian Professors and Educators: “Global Scholars equips Christian professors to serve Christ in secular universities worldwide through fifteen proven programs and services.” (from the website). These 15 Programs and Services are very exciting, and include: “Networking” (connecting); “Mentoring” (Regional Consulting); “Seminars and Conferences;” “Webinars;” a “Resource Library;” a “Research Database;” and other tangible helps such as “Grants;” a “Job Board;” and a “Sending … Fellows Program” for Christian educators. But it seems you must connect with them first, in order to take advantage of their Library, Database, and other resources. We especially like their slogan: What is taught in our classrooms today is believed on our streets tomorrow; and their goal: Doubling the number of Christian professors we equip…to make a difference for Christ … resulting in lasting change in more nations. (quotes from website)

ISI is an institute helping students explore Intellectual Conservatism on issues of policy, society, and economics, while attending “secular” schools. It’s not the same as Christian thinking on such issues, but since conservatism intersects with Christian thinking at several points, we include ISI (in fact, you will see from ISI’s resources frequent conversations on Christian thinking and theology). ISI’s goal is “to further in successive generations of college youth a better understanding of the values and institutions that sustain a free and humane society.” ISI has an American context, but also has some valuable international materials and shares truths having universal and global value. ISI resources are a collection and mix of News Articles/Blogs and Videos in its Intercollegiate Review, and in its other blog/publication, Modern Age (in both items, several such Blog-styled articles come from other publications); a couple of Podcasts are also available: Conservative Conversations with ISI, and Counter-University Classroom (topics vary; click Podcasts). It also has a Video Series, called “Lectures.”

The motto for this short, on-site study program is “Inspiring Virtuous Public Leadership in the Judeo-Christian Tradition.” Also: “The Law, Justice and Culture Institute inspires students to formulate a vibrant, biblical view of public engagement in law, government, and politics. Held annually from mid-to-late May at Olivet Nazarene University (Chicagoland), it is an exciting academic experience leading to three-hours of college credit. The Institute consists of a rigorous curriculum encompassing classroom instruction, six guest speakers . . . ” (all quotes from its website). This short study program is conducted in cooperation with and endorsed by several other Chrisitan colleges or universities. Scholarships are available.

“We encourage and equip graduate students and faculty to follow Christ as they seek to be a redeeming influence among the people, ideas, and structures of the university and professions.” (website).They do this by building Christian scholar and student communities on campuses. IVGFM has plenty of resources, mostly Bible Studies, with some interesting worldview topics (e.g. Praying with Kierkegaard; Capitalism with a Conscience, etc.), in its “Resource Libraries.” These are available for both Graduate Students and Faculty (i.e., Profs. and Lecturers); there is even a series on Law topics as part of its LSM, and a few Justice topics (racial and ethnic reconciliation, etc.). The “Law Bible Studies Series” is supplied by the Christian Legal Society (CLS), (US), (see below). IVGFM also has specially designated weekly Reading Lists for each Graduate Students and Faculty. All items are easily accessible, and we recommend this site for good, short learning tools.

[See also SCITTs on Apologetics] “Ratio Christi (Latin for ‘The Reason of Christ’) is a global movement that equips university students and faculty to give historical, philosophical, and scientific reasons for following Jesus Christ. Bringing together faith and reason to establish the intellectual voice of Christ in the University, Ratio Christi is planting student and faculty-led apologetics clubs at universities around the world.” Their vision is exciting: “Thoughtful Christianity – Transforming Lives on Campus Today. Changing Culture Tomorrow” (quotes from the website)

It’s a subscription/membership society. “The Society of Christian Scholars equips Christian academics to have a missional and redemptive influence for Christ among their students, colleagues, institutions, and academic disciplines.” (from the website). This Society seeks to equip scholars and teachers who want to shine the light of Christ in higher education. Membership includes Benefits and Resources, such as Seminars, Webinars, Conferences, Curriculum, Research Databases, a Research Library, Regional Consulting, Editing Services, a Job Board, and Grants for scholars. It includes several academic fields of interest. Currently there is a free trial on membership.

[See also SCITTs on Apologetics] Veritas Forums are university events that engage students and faculty in discussions about life’s hardest questions and the relevance of Jesus Christ to all of life. Since starting in 1992, “200+ universities in North America, Europe, and Asia have hosted 2,000+ Forum events.” Veritas Forum has a fantastic collection of forum Videos, and Podcasts on its site, capturing subjects such as apologetics, faith, and reason, and others in its pursuit of Truth. It also has a bimonthly Newsletter.

Although not serving at an actual university, ICS is an educational institute with actual classes and admissions, and masters and Ph.D. programs. ICS scholars focus on the intersection of Reformational philosophy and contemporary scholarship and society. (Ed. note: Recent indications are that it is moving more toward leftist principles on Social Justice and similar issues, which is a sad departure from its more biblical solid past. It still claims to be influenced by the gospel message, so we include it.)

“Our mission is to offer thoughtful reflection and reliable guidance to church members in engaging the ethical dimensions of today’s world.” (from website) This is largely a tool for faith integration in Baylor’s academic community (coming from a Christian, Baptist tradition). It does, however, offer many conferences and symposia, and makes its resources available to the public. In the Media and Resources tab, visit the Christian Reflection Project, which has a few topics and resource sheets intersecting with some of our interests (i.e., Peace & War, Immigration, Caring for Creation, Moral Order of Creation, etc.). They also give a handy link to External Resources; i.e., other university-based Christian study centers or institutes. Also check out the short, recommended Books list for integrating faith and learning in university education.