Dr. Eric Mcdaniel

Professor

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Biography

Eric McDaniel is a Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on the interplay between race, religion, and politics in the American political landscape. He is the co-author of the book 'Everyday Crusade: Christian Nationalism in American Politics', which examines the ramifications of Americans believing in the nation as God's chosen. His research demonstrates the pervasive power of American religious nationalism and its influence on how Americans understand their nation's place in the world. Currently, McDaniel is working on projects that investigate how beliefs about religion influence political and social behavior, along with the role of religion in shaping health policy attitudes. He has published extensively in several academic journals and has contributed opinion pieces to national outlets.

Research Interests

Courses

GOV 381L • Comparative Groups Nations GOV 371F • Black Church Afr Amer Polit GOV 310L • American Government-Wb GOV 381L • Compar Racial Ethnic Polit

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.