Wesley Reading Group
The IRD is starting a John Wesley Reading Group for young professionals. Once a month we will meet and discuss...
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Providence Magazine
Addressing national security and global statecraft through the lens of historic Christian thinking.
Juicy Ecumenism
Smart commentary on today's issues, Juicy Ecumenism is the official blog of the Institute on Religion & Democracy.
In Defense of Christians
Advocating for the protection and preservation of Christianity in the Middle East, the birthplace of the faith.
The New Whiggery
The New Whiggery exists to promote the best of the American constitutional tradition and to evaluate political decisions in light of history, first principles, prudence, and a moral framework grounded in natural law.
John Wesley Institute
The John Wesley Institute is honored that former Asbury Theological Seminary President Timothy Tennent is becoming a Distinguished Scholar of World Christianity with JWI. His roll will include an annual lecture in Washington, D.C.
Upcoming Events
The IRD is starting a John Wesley Reading Group for young professionals. Once a month we will meet and discuss...
DC writer Michael Lucchese will address the Tuesday, April 29 New Whiggery Dinner drawing on Russell Kirk’s Confessions of a...
Join IRD and Providence for a Christian Realist discussion of Glory. We will watch the movie at 6:30 PM. A...
Join leading scholars and church leaders as we explore the significance of the Nicene Creed 1700 years after it was...
The Institute on Religion and Democracy's Wednesday Worship will take place on May 21st at noon. This month we will...
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