McConnell Scholar and assistant podcast producer Will Randolph is joined by Dr. Glenn Moots, Professor of Political Science and Philosophy at Northwood University, to discuss the significance of the Protestant Reformation. The two explore the history of the Reformation, the different groups and strands of thought that it produced, and how the ideas of the Reformation impacted American order.

Corresponding Reading 

Chapter 7, pp. 221-258 of Russell Kirk, The Roots of American Order

Important Links 

• Download the corresponding reading guide to The Roots of American Order here
• Learn more about The Roots of American Order at https://louisville.edu/mcconnellcenter/programs-events/bic
• Glenn Moots, Politics Reformed and Justifying Revolution
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Contributors 

• Host: Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar
• Guest: Dr. Glenn Moots,
• Producers and Editors: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator & Will Randolph, McConnell Scholar