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Monday, September 26, 2022
The Center for the Study of Religion and Society invites you to attend Race, Religion, and Black Lives Matter, presented by R. Khari Brown, Associate Professor of Sociology at Wayne…
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Fall 2022 Seminar in American Religion
Philip Jenkins (Baylor University) will discuss his book …
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Ansari Institute Nasr Book Prize Symposium
The Ansari Institute invites you to its Nasr Book Prize Symposium Oct. 2-3 in the Morris Inn Smith Ballroom at the University of Notre Dame. The institute will honor Dr. Tyson Yunkaporta, an Indigenous Australian scholar and the author of Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World, with this recognition. Dr. Yunkaporta's book, which has earned widespread acclaim, raises important questions and brings Indigenous ways of knowing to the critical examination of global systems.
Monday, October 3, 2022
Ansari Institute Nasr Book Prize Symposium
The Ansari Institute invites you to its Nasr Book Prize Symposium Oct. 2-3 in the Morris Inn Smith Ballroom at the University of Notre Dame. The institute will honor Dr. Tyson Yunkaporta, an Indigenous Australian scholar and the author of Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World, with this recognition. Dr. Yunkaporta's book, which has earned widespread acclaim, raises important questions and brings Indigenous ways of knowing to the critical examination of global systems.
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Searching for Human Dignity Amid Conflict: Insights from Ukraine
What can Ukraine teach us about the search for human dignity in a context of conflict? Join the Ansari Institute’s Multifaith Integral Human Development Colloquium for a special conversation on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Hear insights from Taras Dobko, associate professor of philosophy and senior vice-rector at Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine. All are welcome.
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Monday, October 24, 2022
The Irish Buddhist: Transnational Buddhism and Opposition to Empire
ABOUT THE LECTURE From 1900 to 1914 U Dhammaloka, a working-class…
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
'Completing Partition: Lahore and the aftermath of the Babri Mosque demolition' lecture by Yaqoob Bangash '04
Notre Dame alumnus Yaqoob Bangash '04 a Fulbright fellow at the Mittal Institute at Harvard University, will discuss his research on the emergence of Pakistan…
Book Launch: Who Are My People?
Join the Kroc Institute for a book launch of Ansari faculty fellow Fr. Emmanuel Katongole's latest book, Who Are My People?: Love, Violence, and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa (Notre Dame Press, 2022). In Who Are My People?, Fr. Emmanuel…
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Religion and Migration: A Multifaith Conversation on People and Policy
Migration attracts frequent media coverage, but much of our public conversation focuses on shallow controversy rather than a substantial understanding that considers the human beings who are involved. How can religious traditions help inform and enrich our understanding of migration? How might they help us situate this important issue in a humane and holistic context? Join us for a timely discussion with Rev. Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., to hear fresh insights.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Harmony with Humanity and Nature: Honoring the Legacy of Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thích Nhất Hạnh drew on traditional religious wisdom to both imagine and advocate for a better world, inspiring millions. What did we gain from his teaching and activism? How can we live in harmony with nature and humanity? Join us for a panel discussion that will explore these questions.
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Friday, December 2, 2022
Accompaniment & Advocating for Human Dignity
How can the concept of accompaniment serve as a powerful tool in advocating effectively for human…
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Religious Futures: Forecasting the Next Chapters in the Story of Humanity
What will the world look like in thirty years? This December, a group of academics, journalists, and faith leaders visits campus for a workshop on how to reshape the public conversation about religion. Their meeting focuses on religion’s roles for predicting, shaping, and adapting to what the future has in store. Join us for a panel discussion to hear their insights.
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