How Democracy is in the very fabric of Notre Dame
The topic of democracy is front of mind these days, especially now as we inaugurate a new president in the United States. The University of Notre Dame is unique in its position as a leading non-partisan voice in discussions about democracy, and the new Notre Dame Democracy Initiative signals the University’s commitment to build upon this distinctive legacy.
In this episode of For Good, David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy and inaugural Director of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, discusses why people become disengaged from civic life, what gives him hope about the future of American democracy, and how Notre Dame can become a leader in establishing informed, civil discourse on democracy worldwide.
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Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 pm
The topic of democracy is front of mind these days, especially now as we inaugurate a new president in the United States. The University of Notre Dame is unique in its position as a leading non-partisan voice in discussions about democracy, and the new Notre Dame Democracy Initiative signals the University’s commitment to build upon this distinctive legacy.
In this episode of For Good, David Campbell, the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy and inaugural Director of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative, discusses why people become disengaged from civic life, what gives him hope about the future of American democracy, and how Notre Dame can become a leader in establishing informed, civil discourse on democracy worldwide.
This episode was originally released on July 18, 2024. To explore more, please visit their website.
Meet the Faculty: David Campbell
David Campbell is the Packey J. Dee Professor of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame and the director of the Notre Dame Democracy Initiative. His research focuses on civic and political engagement, with particular attention to religion and young people. Campbell’s most recent book is Secular Surge: A New Fault Line in American Politics (with Geoff Layman and John Green), which received the Distinguished Book Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. Among his other books is American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us (with Robert Putnam), winner of the award from the American Political Science Association for the best book on government, politics, or international affairs. His work has appeared in a variety of scholarly journals including the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Public Opinion Quarterly, and Daedalus. In addition, he has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and—every political scientist’s dream—Cosmopolitan.