Molly Worthen teaches courses in the history of religion and ideology, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Her latest book is Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Trump (2025). Dr. Worthen has also published courses with Audible and The Great Courses on global Christianity and charismatic leaders. She writes for the New York Times and other outlets about religion, politics and higher education.