2006 Conference Program - Midwest Political Science Association

47-13 THE RELIGIOUS FOUNDATIONS OFPOLITICAL LIBERALISMRoomChairPaperPaperPaperDisc.TBA, Sun 8:30 amJohn Michael McTague, University of Maryland, College ParkThe Implications of Martin Luther’s Political Absolutism onLiberalismGraham B. Glover, University of FloridaOverview: The purpose of this discussion is to evaluate MartinLuther’s commitment to political absolutism and itsimplications for today’s liberal understanding of the relationshipbetween secular and ecclesiastical authorities.Prophetic Black Christianity and the Limits of RawlsianLiberalismTerrence Johnson, Brown UniversityOverview: Rawlsian liberalism's unabashed rejection ofreligious beliefs in deliberative democracy stems from aparochial interpretation of religion. What Cornel West callsprophetic Christianity challenges the divide between thereligious and the political.Reassessing Religion in LiberalismClarissa H. L. Kornell, Ohio UniversityOverview: By examining the recent rise of Christianfundamentalism in the United States, this paper aims to broadenthe liberal perception of religion in politics to demonstrate thatliberal principles and comprehensive religious beliefs can bereconciled.Rokas Oginskis, Wayne State University/University ofMichigan, Ann ArborAndrew R. Murphy, Valparaiso University49-101 ROUNDTABLE: HOW TO LAND YOURFIRST ACADEMIC JOB: TIPS FOR THEACADEMIC JOB MARKETRoomChairPanelistTBA, Sun 8:30 amTracy L. Osborn, Bridgewater State CollegeEileen Braman, Indiana University, BloomingtonTasha Philpot, University of Texas, AustinMona Lena Krook, Washington University, St. LouisBrandice Canes-Wrone, Princeton UniversityOverview: This roundtable will provide advice for graduatestudents about the academic job market. Members of theroundtable will offer tips on such topics as the applicationprocess, the job talk, and the interview. Panelists will draw ontheir experiences on both sides of the hiring process.259