Clara Deal Barlow

Deal Barlow's research focuses on the intersectionality of Evangelical Christianity and politics, and attitudes toward civil rights for marginalized populations. Deal Barlow's overarching themes in writings include the impact of biblical literalism on women’s political participation, attitudes toward disenfranchisement of felons, and dog whistle politics. Deal Barlow has taught Introduction to Religious Studies and Introduction to American Politics at Georgia State University. Deal Barlow serves as an academic liaison for the Inner City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) Atlanta.