Issue Monday: The Classical and Christian Origins of the American Founding
September 15 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Centennial Institute for our annual Constitution Day Lecture, featuring Dr. Kody W. Cooper.
Over the last few decades, many political philosophers have rejected notions that the American Founders were influenced by classical Judeo-Christian political thought. However, this runs counter to the traditional understanding of the American Founding. Dr. Kody W. Cooper, co-author of the book The Classical and Christian Origins of American Politics: Political Theology, Natural Law, and the American Founding, will examine the evidence for Christianity’s influence on the founders, including their view of providence’s role in the American Revolution and their understanding of foundational political principles, including popular sovereignty and the rule of law.
Issue Monday: The Classical and Christian Origins of the American Founding
Monday, September 15, 2025
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MT
Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall
Anschutz Student Center
Colorado Christian University
8787 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
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About Dr. Kody W. Cooper
Dr. Kody W. Cooper is Associate Professor in the Institute of American Civics at the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He is the author of The Classical and Christian Origins of American Politics: Political Theology, Natural Law, and the American Founding (Cambridge University Press, 2022) and Thomas Hobbes and the Natural Law (University of Notre Dame Press, 2018). His essays have appeared in various outlets, including Newsweek, New Oxford Review, Public Discourse, Crisis, Law & Liberty, First Things, Return, and The Federalist. He lives with his wife and nine children in Tennessee. He can be followed on Twitter @DrKodyCooper.
