In the often-heated debate surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, on college campuses, a crucial demographic is frequently misunderstood: the evangelical moderate faculty member.

While Evangelicals are often perceived as resistant or even hostile toward DEI efforts, recent data reveal more nuanced perspectives.

These moderates are not adversaries but potential allies in building genuinely inclusive communities. Their balanced stance, reflected in the middle range of survey responses, highlights opportunities for constructive dialogue and collaboration.

Funded by the Templeton Religions Trust, the InForm survey asked nearly 1,000 faculty members about their opinions on matters of university life, including free speech, DEI and religion. Full survey results and public data set will be made available in early 2026.

Of the 975 usable responses, 7.5 percent identified as Evangelical. Of these, 40.6 percent of faculty identified as politically moderate, 39.8 percent as politically liberal and 19.6 percent as politically conservative.

Data were weighted to represent national norms across various factors,........

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