God & Politics: Religion and the 2004 Elections: A Seminar for Journalists and Public Observers

2/25/2004

From: Jeff Cowart of the Foundation for American Communications, 703-737-3570

News Advisory:

A seminar for journalists on religious issues and trends that will likely have an impact on the 2004 elections will be March 12 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

There is no cost to attend. The program is also open to interested members of the public as non-participating observers.

Featured speakers at the program are: Dr. Al Winseman, religion and values editor, The Gallup Organization, Washington D.C.; Dr. Gaston Espinosa, research director, Hispanic Churches and Public Life Study; Andrew Mellon, postdoctoral fellow, Department of Religion, Northwestern University, Evansville, Ill.; Dr. Drew Smith, director, The Public Influences of African American Churches Project, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga.; and Dr. Luis Lugo, director of the Pew Forum on Religion, Washington, D.C.

Seminar topics include: Religion and Politics: A Gallup Data Analysis of National Trends; Latino Religious Affiliation and Political Party Choice; The Public and Political Influences of African American Churches.

The seminar is presented by the Foundation for American Communications (FACS) in partnership with the Religion Newswriters Association.

Although there is no cost, registration is required. Registration is available online at http://www.facsnet.org or by calling or e-mailing Linda Kelley at 703-737-3570 or Kelley@facs.us A limited number of travel stipends are available for journalists. Call Linda Kelley for details.

Full program details and faculty bios are available at http://www.facsnet.org