Political Science

Laura OlsonLaura Olson

Professor

Contact Information

Office: 230-G Brackett Hall
Email: laurao@clemson.edu
Phone: 864.656.1457
Fax: 864.656.0690

Education (Vita)

BA - Northwestern University
MA - University of Wisconsin-Madison
PhD - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Books include Religion and Politics in America: Faith, Culture, and Strategic Choices, Filled with Spirit and Power: Protestant Clergy in Politics, and Christian Clergy in American Politics. Spent 1999-2000 as a visiting fellow at Princeton University’s Center for the Study of Religion. 2003 winner, Fluor Daniel Student Government Excellence in Teaching Award. Teaches American Government, Religion and Politics, Political Parties and Elections, and Interest Groups and Social Movements.