Abstract: The Role of Religion in American Politics: Explanatory Theories and Associated Analytical and Measurement Issues – Religion and the American Founding – Religion and American Voting Behavior, 1830s to 1930s – Religion and American Political Thought – Culture, Religion, and American Political Life – Religion and Political Socialization – Religion and American Public Opinion: Economic Issues – Religion and American Public Opinion: Social Issues – Religion and American Public Opinion: Foreign Policy Issues – Religion and Social Movements – Religious Interest Groups in American Politics – Religion, Parties, and Voting Behavior: A Political Explanation of Religious Influence – Clergy and American Politics – Religion and American Political Participation – Religion and Political Tolerance in the United States: A Review and Evaluation – Religion and Politics and the Media – Religion and the U.S. Presidency – Religion and Legislative Politics – Religion and Judicial Politics – Religion and American Public Policy: Morality Policies and Beyond

Keywords: Clergy, Culture, religious