We believe that the American Founders prescribed a particular form of ordered liberty when they wrote the Constitution. The foundational governing principles embodied in the American Founding are timeless and should be the basis for all political decisions. America’s system of government is one of the most unique systems in the world and deserves to be maintained rather than be altered by the whims of courts and ever-changing social preferences. Only by upholding the original intent of the Constitution will those in political office be able to sustain the ideals that make America the freest country in the world.
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University is pleased to announce that Professor Rob Natelson has joined the Institute as its Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence. Natelson is the nation’s most-published active scholar on the U.S. Constitution’s amendment procedure and is among…
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Edwin J. Feulner, Jr., co-founder and long-time president of the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., will receive the 2026 William L. Armstrong Award from Colorado Christian University in partnership with the Centennial Institute and the family of former U.S. Senator William L.…
April 1, 2026 LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University issues the following statement responding to Tuesday’s U.S. Supreme Court Chiles v. Salazar ruling: The Centennial Institute is deeply concerned, but no longer surprised, by yet another United States Supreme Court decision…
By Greg Schaller It is a persistent temptation in American politics to look to Washington, D.C., for solutions to every pressing social ill. Conservatives are not immune. When in power, they seek national remedies for cultural and political problems; when out of power, they decry…
In recent years, American conservatism has undergone a significant transformation. The rise of populist rhetoric, economic protectionism and an increasing reliance on executive authority has marked a departure from the philosophical roots that once defined the conservative movement. To chart a stable and principled future,…
