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Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery

The Doctrine of Discovery Project
Doctrine Of Discovery
Indigenous Rights
Christianity
Environmental Rights
Human Rights
Syracuse University
Tonotierra
UN Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues
Native American Studies
Colonialism
Osage Nation
Christian Conquest
White Supremacy
Settler Colonialism
Doctrine Of Christian Discovery
Chilis
Sand Creek Massacre
Vine Deloria Jr.
Sovereignty
Robert P. Jones

The Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery podcast, hosted by Philip P. Arnold and Sandy Bigtree (Mohawk Nation), critically examines the historical and ongoing impacts of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery. Rooted in 15th-century papal edicts, this doctrine provided theological and legal justification for European colonialism, the seizure of Indigenous lands, and the subjugation of non-Christian peop... more

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A celebrated waterway can also be a wound. We open the Erie Canal’s familiar legend and find the story most of us never learned: how a triumph of engineering cut a dam through Haudenosaunee homelands, accelerated dispossession, and rewrote law, faith... more

We trace the Erie Canal’s celebrated corridor through one farm in Oneida, New York, revealing how innovation rode alongside broken treaties, pressured sales and the erasure of Oneida lives. Through the intertwined stories of Polly Denny and Angel De ... more

We trace how the Sullivan–Clinton campaign was conceived and executed as a land seizure against the Haudenosaunee, not a simple response to raids. We follow letters, orders, and deals that moved from neutrality to burning villages, then to surveys, t... more

A campfire changes the kind of conversation you can have. With scholar and wilderness guide Kimberly Carfore, we lean into that flame to ask why so much of Western faith and culture treats the earth—and women—as subordinate, and how we can reorient t... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Carfore
Professor at the University of San Francisco who teaches Christian Feminist Theology and Environmental Studies
University of San Francisco
Episode: S06E03: How Rethinking God, Gender, And Nature Can Heal A Burning World
Holly Rine
Associate Professor of History at Le Moyne College
Le Moyne College
Episode: Teaching Uncomfortable History: The Doctrine of Discovery
Yuria Celidwen
Indigenous scholar, post-doctorate researcher focusing on Indigenous forms of contemplation
University of California Berkeley
Episode: S05E07: Indigenous Wisdom for Planetary Healing with Yuria Celidwen
Michael McNally
Director of American Studies and faculty in religion
Carleton College
Episode: S05E05: Reimagining Legal Frameworks: Protecting Native American Sacred Sites and Sovereignty
Steve Schwartzberg
Author of 'Arguments Over Genocide' and former director of Undergraduate Studies for International Studies at Yale
Episode: S05E04: Unveiling the Doctrine of Discovery: Historical Injustice and Pathways to Healing
Alba Onofrio
Executive Director of Soulforce and co-founder of Teología de Mergüenza
Soulforce
Episode: S05E03 Reclaiming Faith: Dismantling White Christian Supremacy and Healing Through Indigenous Spirituality
Nadia Arellano
Associate Director at Soulforce, focusing on Latin American programming and feminist theology
Soulforce
Episode: S05E03 Reclaiming Faith: Dismantling White Christian Supremacy and Healing Through Indigenous Spirituality
Karina Vargas
Coordinator of the Institute on Spiritual Violence at Soulforce, with a background in Theology and Psychology
Soulforce
Episode: S05E03 Reclaiming Faith: Dismantling White Christian Supremacy and Healing Through Indigenous Spirituality
Philip Deloria
Well-known author and scholar in Native American Studies, son of Vine Deloria Jr.
Not explicitly mentioned
Episode: S05E02: Exploring the Legacy of Vine Deloria Jr. on Native American Thought with Philip Deloria

Hosts

Philip P. Arnold
Professor of religion and core faculty in Native American Indigenous Studies at Syracuse University.
Sandy Bigtree
Citizen of the Mohawk Nation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Super insightful!

    I loved it. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hgrano
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast!

    The podcast Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery does a really good job of explaining what the Doctrine of Discovery is and why it still matters today. The hosts, Philip Arnold and Sandy Bigtree, clearly connect history, law, and religion to show how this doctrine has harmed Indigenous peoples for centuries. I liked how they balanced historical facts with Indigenous perspectives. I recommend 100%

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jrk1228
    United States4 months ago
  • The podcast is super amazing! very educating

    Podchaser
    5
    Hopeyemi zino
    9 months ago
  • Understanding how we got where we are in 2025

    Just found this valuable work; it so applies to the self destruction of our government today: greed, imperialism, colonialism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rpswindspirit
    United Statesa year ago
  • Illuminating, powerful and timely

    This podcast has changed the way in which I understand what the doctrine of discovery means and the long lasting consequences of it. Thank you to the producers, hosts and many guests who have been interviewed! I’m looking forward to the next episodes!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Extinctbirds
    United States2 years ago

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S05E04: Unveiling the Doctrine of Discovery: Historical Injustice and Pathways to Healing
Q: What is it about Christianity that really becomes so abusive and intrusive?
Schwartzberg reflects on Christianity’s conceptualizations which lead to exclusion and violence against those outside its fold, suggesting that true understanding comes from recognizing Christ in all living beings.
S05E04: Unveiling the Doctrine of Discovery: Historical Injustice and Pathways to Healing
Q: What brought you to the general topic of the Doctrine of Discovery and the genocide of indigenous peoples in the United States?
Schwartzberg was introduced to the Doctrine of Discovery through the cover of a book that led him to connect with various Indigenous scholars and activists.
S03E01- The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Doctrine of Christian Discovery an interview with Robert P. Jones
Q: What can we learn from local communities in addressing issues of oppression?
Engaging in truth-telling and community efforts can build momentum for revealing and reconciling the hidden narratives of oppression.
S03E02: White Evangelical Racism and Its Influence on American Politics an Interview with Anthea Butler
Q: Could you briefly outline the history of the evangelical movement for our listeners?
The evangelical movement has roots in 18th century awakenings and encompasses various denominations, characterized by a specific orientation to evangelizing and interpreting Christianity.
S03E02: White Evangelical Racism and Its Influence on American Politics an Interview with Anthea Butler
Q: Can you talk a little more about how this movement wants to break down government?
They want to bring about the kingdom of God, which they believe should be run by evangelicals instead of everyone else, viewing government as an imposition rather than a system of order.

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This podcast critically explores the historical and ongoing impacts of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery, a doctrine that has underpinned European colonialism since the 15th century. It provides in-depth discussions on how this doctrine justifies the seizure of Indigenous lands and the subjugation of non-Christian peoples, while also examining its codification in U.S. law through landmark cases. Episodes feature contributions from scholars, legal experts, and Indigenous leaders, focusing on themes such as environmental destruction, economic exploitation, and cultural genocide while emphasizing Indigenous resistance and the ongoing struggles for justice and land restoration. Unique to this series is its commitment to framing a holistic vie... more

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2. Holly Rine
3. Yuria Celidwen
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6. Alba Onofrio
7. Nadia Arellano
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