Current Intern

Liam Adamczyk | Boston College, History and Theology, BA`25
Research Title: Loss of Identity: The Religious Passiveness of American Youth
Research Description: American youth of the twenty-first century are less religious than ever before. There is an unprecedented level of passiveness towards religion in many teens who do claim a religious affiliation. Through my research, I hope to learn the origins of these two phenomena over the past ten to twenty years. I want to identify factors that lead to the religious passiveness of American youth and why they no longer feel as intensely connected with their faith as previous generations. After researching broader trends relating to lack of affiliation and passiveness, I plan to include a case study looking specifically at Catholic teens, who are facing one of the most significant drop-offs in affiliation. Ultimately, I want to learn why religious identity in the United States is declining and what changed over the last few decades.
Testimonials from Past Interns
Spring 2023
Millicent Caughey | Duke University, Religious Studies and History, BA`25
“Faith and the Law: The Extent of Religious Freedom in Modern America”
Fall 2022
Jose Serna | Augustana University, Government and Sociology, BA`24
“Chaplains in Healthcare Settings: Exploring Their Roles and Resources“
Summer 2022
Dana Sultan | The George Washington University, Middle East Studies, BA`24
“Abraham and Covenants in the Quran: A Scriptural Analysis with Biblical References”
Spring 2022
Sascha Shroff | American University, SIS, International Studies, BA`24
Ayse Pirge | The College of William and Mary, English, BA`21
“European Identities in the Context of Orientalism and Cultural Ambiguities“
Summer 2021
Bailey Haraburda | The Catholic University of America, Sociology, BA`23, MA`24
“I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Immigration”
Spring 2021
Mona Elsaai | Emory University, Political Science, BA`19
Yusuf Mirasyedi | River Hill High School `22
“Working with Rumi Forum was a great opportunity for me. I gained valuable work experience and had a great time working with Rumi Forum employees as well as the other interns.”
Fall 2020
Elena Freeman | University of South Dakota, International Studies and French Studies, BA`20
Jared Fyfe | Virginia Tech, Psychology, BA`22