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Department of Research and Publications

Scholarship for the free and virtuous society.

Acton Institute’s Department of Research and Publications generates the intellectual tools Acton needs to promote its distinct vision of the free and virtuous society.

Our Purpose

  • Acton Institute’s Department of Research and Publications generates the intellectual tools Acton needs to promote its distinct vision of the free and virtuous society. These tools include:
    • Books, monographs, and primary source readers
    • Academic articles
    • Essays, reviews, and op-ed pieces in leading outlets
    • A refereed academic journal, the Journal of Markets & Morality
    • A quarterly magazine, Religion & Liberty
    • Religion & Liberty Online
    • The Acton Line podcast
  • Our rigorous and interdisciplinary scholarship affirms the compatibility of faith and freedom while advancing the moral foundations of a free society. Acton’s residential and affiliate scholars represent a wide range of faith traditions.  Academic disciplines include history, philosophy, theology, economics, and law. Our scholars’ work informs not only academic discourse, but also public policy, education, and cultural renewal across the globe.
  • Research and Publications also oversees the Institute's academic grants and awards, an annual academic conference, and occasional events.  
  • Research and Publications works with university administrators and presidents in a consultative capacity, and our scholars also liaise extensively with university professors around the world who share the same intellectual interests.
  • Our scholars are regularly invited to lecture on Acton themes in the United States and globally. 

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Resources

 

Suggested Reading

Browse lists of recommended reading materials on a variety of topics, handpicked by our team of scholars.

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Acton Books

Find out more about the publications authored, edited, and curated by Acton affiliated scholars.

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Lord Acton

Discover the namesake of the Acton Institute and get access to resources on this extraordinary man's life and work.

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FROM ACTON RESEARCH & THE KUYPER TRANSLATION SOCIETY

Abraham Kuyper’s Collected Works in Public Theology

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Acton Institute Research Library

Schedule a Visit

The Acton Institute Research Library is located within Acton’s headquarters in Grand Rapids. The Library is open to the public weekdays from 9:00 - 4:30, excluding holidays.

While walk-ins are welcome, we ask that whenever possible visitors schedule an appointment in advance so that we may ensure that our librarian, Dan Hugger, or another staff member will be on hand to help guide their visit.

To schedule a visit please contact our librarian, Dan Hugger, by email at front.desk@acton.org or phone at (616) 454-3080.

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The Acton Research Library is located at Acton’s headquarters in Grand Rapids.