Heath Carter, Assoc. Prof. of American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary.

What Kind of Christian? Evangelicalism, Christian Nationalism, and Faith in Public Life

In the early 20th century, many evangelicals championed a broad vision of reform, while others narrowed the faith into a smaller tent of like-minded believers. What can we learn from these competing visions of community and transformation?

Associate Professor of American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary, Heath Carter writes and teaches on the intersections of Christianity, politics, and social movements. He is the author of Union Made: Working People and the Rise of Social Christianity in Chicago and co-editor of several volumes on Christianity and U.S. democracy.

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In July 2025, a group of Nassau’s youth and adults traveled to Spain to walk the Camino de Santiago, a medieval Christian pilgrimage route leading to the Cathedral of St. James. Along the way they encountered challenge and joy, as well as deepened community and faith. In this class, Nassau’s Camino pilgrims will share reflections, stories, and images from their journey, inviting us to consider how pilgrimage can shape our own journey of faith.

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The Apostle Paul speaks of sharing in Christ’s sufferings, yet in our culture of abundance this can feel distant and abstract. What does Christian suffering look like when we live in a world overflowing with material wealth, educational opportunity, and advanced medical care? Through the ministry of Villages in Partnership in rural Malawi, we will reflect on how God is at work in communities where daily hardship and deep joy in Christ coexist. Their witness can challenge and inspire us toward a deeper discipleship—one that longs for a world where everyone has enough.