Dr. James L. Guth

Dr. James L. Guth has taught at Furman since 1973. He has served as chair of the University Faculty (1987-89) and of the Political Science Department (1988-91), as well as on many faculty committees and task forces. A specialist in American politics, his recent work has assessed the impact of religion on the electoral process and on public policy in the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations. Guth has commented on American politics for CNN, NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News, ABC World News Tonight, All Things Considered, CBS Sunday Morning, the BBC and many other media outlets.