New Polity

What New Polity does

New Polity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (legally the Institute for Political Philosophy and Theology; EIN 83-2568254) that publishes Christian postliberal essays, podcasts, books, and a print magazine and organizes educational events. Based in Steubenville, Ohio, the organization explicitly states it is not subsidized by any university or government and is funded entirely through donations from supporters. Its portfolio of products and services includes free online essays, a print magazine (sold near cost via subscription), podcasts, scholarly books under the New Polity Press imprint, an annual in-person conference in Steubenville ($195 per attendee), and a four-day Catholic Social Teaching masterclass offered in collaboration with the College of St. Joseph the Worker that confers college credit.

The organization operates a digital-first publishing model on standard web infrastructure (Squarespace) combined with an email newsletter subscription system and basic e-commerce for magazine, book, and conference sales. Print and event ticket pricing is intentionally set near cost, while donations function as the primary economic engine. The senior editorial team includes Marc Barnes (Editor), Alex Denley (Managing Editor), Michael Boland, Jacob Imam, Andrew Willard Jones, and Reuben Slife, supported by an editorial board that includes prominent scholars such as William Cavanaugh, John Milbank, D.C. Schindler, Michael Hanby, and Jacob W. Wood.

Customer segments include Catholic laity (particularly young men) seeking an alternative to secular liberalism and conservatism, professionals in politics/law/finance seeking applied Catholic Social Teaching, theologians and scholars of postliberal political theology, and priests and religious educators. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer content marketing via website, email, podcast, magazine, and conference channels; the organization maintains strategic publishing and academic partnerships with Word on Fire and the College of St. Joseph the Worker, with conference venue arrangements with St. Peter Catholic Church, Sycamore Center, and Pastaio Cucina in Steubenville.

Name

New Polity

Legal name

Institute for Political Philosophy and Theology

Website

https://newpolity.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and political-theology publishing

NAICS

Political Organizations (813940), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro industry

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Faith-Based Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYMPAJAEAO

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Magazine Publishing (Consumer & B2B/Trade Magazines)

SECONDARYEDAAAEAI

Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

SECONDARYTHAHAJAO

Nonprofit, Social Services & Community Development Congresses

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Association, Government & Academic Congresses

Keywords

• Christian postliberal publishing
• Political theology content
• Catholic intellectual media
• Religious essay magazine
• Faith based podcasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Steubenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 83-2568254), New Polity relies significantly on donations from supporters. The organization explicitly states it is 'not subsidized by any university or government' and depends entirely on gifts from normal people. The website notes that credit card transactions cost 3-5% and encourages bank account payments to reduce fees.
2. Print Magazine Subscriptions: New Polity publishes a print magazine available by subscription. Articles from the magazine appear on the blog, with print copies sold at as close to costs as possible.
3. Book Sales (New Polity Press): New Polity Press publishes books by scholars on political theology and postliberal thought. Books are sold through the website with sale pricing (e.g., $25.00 from $34.95). Summer sales offer 25% off magazines and books.
4. Conference and Event Revenue: Annual conferences (e.g., 'Should We, Therefore, Destroy the Servers?' 2024) charge registration fees ($195 per person) plus optional gala dinner add-ons. The 2024 conference featured Matthew Crawford as keynote speaker.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

New Polity publishes Christian postliberal essays, podcasts, a print magazine, and books (through New Polity Press) on political philosophy and theology, and organizes educational events including an annual in-person conference in Steubenville, Ohio and a Catholic Social Teaching Masterclass offered in collaboration with the College of St. Joseph the Worker. Content is delivered free online, with print and event products sold near cost, and the organization is funded primarily by charitable donations.

Product overview

New Polity is a content publishing and educational organization operated by the Institute for Political Philosophy and Theology, offering a portfolio of print and digital products centered on Christian postliberal thought. Its core offerings include the New Polity Magazine (print publication), free online Essays (blog articles), Podcasts, and New Polity Press Books on political philosophy and theology. The organization also hosts an annual in-person conference and a Catholic Social Teaching Masterclass. All content is provided free online with print copies sold at cost; the organization relies on donations and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• New Polity Magazine A print magazine available by subscription that publishes essays on Christian postliberal thought, featuring academic writers on politics, theology, technology, and culture, sold near cost with content also available free online.
• New Polity Press Books Books published by New Polity Press covering Christian political philosophy and theology, written by scholars such as D. C. Schindler, Andrew Willard Jones, and Rocco Buttiglione, sold through the New Polity website (e.g., $25.00 sale price from $34.95) with a 25% summer sale.
• Annual Conference Annual three-day in-person conference held in Steubenville, Ohio, featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and presentations on technology, politics, and Christian thought; registration at $195 per person with optional gala dinner add-ons and larger discounts on request for religious who have taken vows of poverty.
• Catholic Social Teaching Masterclass Paid four-day intensive course on Catholic social doctrine covering subsidiarity, authority, property, freedom, and the common good, targeted at professionals in politics, law, and finance and delivered in collaboration with the College of St. Joseph the Worker, with three college credits available for continuing education.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Word on FirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Polity has partnered with Word on Fire to publish a book by Andrew Willard Jones and Alex Denley on Catholic Social Teaching. This represents a significant publishing partnership for developing and distributing content on Catholic social doctrine in the contemporary context.
• College of St. Joseph the WorkercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catholic Social Teaching masterclass is offered in collaboration with the College of St. Joseph the Worker. Participants receive three college credits from the College and can use those credits for continuing education. This partnership enables professional development offerings with accredited credentials.
• St. Peter Catholic Church (Steubenville)minorOthersConference venue partner for annual New Polity conferences. St. Peter Catholic Church (425 N 4th St, Steubenville, OH) serves as the location for conference Mass.
• Pastaio CucinaminorOthersSteubenville's best Italian restaurant, operated by Giuseppe and Vincenza, serves as the venue for the annual conference gala dinner. Located at 725 Main St, Wintersville, OH.
• Sycamore Center (Steubenville)minorOthersConference venue in downtown Steubenville (301 N 4th St) used for main talks, panels, and mini-presentations during annual conferences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• First Things: First Things is a leading journal of religion and public life that publishes essays on theology, politics, and culture from a postliberal Christian perspective. It is directly comparable to New Polity in its intellectual positioning, editorial focus on Christian political thought, and print magazine + online content distribution model, though with significantly greater scale and institutional history.
• Word on Fire: Word on Fire is a Catholic media organization led by Bishop Robert Barron producing books, videos, podcasts, and a digital magazine on Catholic thought. It is directly comparable to New Polity as a Catholic intellectual media organization and is also an explicit publishing partner. Word on Fire operates at significantly larger scale and broader mainstream reach.
• Crisis Magazine: Crisis Magazine is a Catholic intellectual publication covering politics, culture, and religion from a socially conservative and postliberal perspective. It is directly comparable to New Polity in its editorial positioning, target audience of Catholic intellectuals, and combination of online essays with a print magazine offering.

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Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles12 records

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