CSE Lecture Explores Faith-Based Responses to Migration Challenges
Global experts discuss the role of faith-based actors in the areas of forced migration and humanitarian issues, ways in which religion offers both motivation and resources to tackle these challenges, as well as how religion and politics intersect to address migrant crises.
Hefner Delivers Lecture on Role of Muslims in Indonesia’s Democratic Experience
Although Indonesia’s democracy continues to face challenges from Islamist populists, Hefner suggested those challenges have more to do with old-regime alliances than they do qualities of Islamic culture or public ethics.
Hefner Expounds Lessons to be Learned from Indonesia
Professor Hefner addresses the question of how you measure the progress of human civilization in the current age, the balance and collaboration between religion and democracy, as well as lessons that the world can learn from Indonesia.
Garčević Interviewed on Protests in a Divided Montenegro
“My biggest concern is that the country seems to be more divided than ever, even more than when we voted for independence.”
Garčević Comments on Violent Clashes in Montenegro
“Unfortunately, the violent means used by the protesters in Cetinje overshadowed the legitimate reasons and revulsion felt by people in Montenegro with the inauguration being held in Cetinje.”
Hefner Discusses Indonesian Pluralities on Notre Dame Podcast
Professor Hefner discusses his recent book and the lessons that can be learned from Indonesia regarding Islam, Citizenship, and the transition to Democracy.
Hefner Invited to Center for Shared Civilizational Values Board
The Nahdlatul Ulama-initiated center seeks to bridge cultural, religious and ideological differences in order to foster the emergence of a global civilization endowed with compassionate and tolerant character.
Najam Discusses Faith Amid COVID-19 on WBUR
As we enter a second holy season in a pandemic, Dean Najam discusses how communities of faith have tried to maintain a sense of community despite COVID-19.
Menchik Publishes Article on Liberal Internationalism
Woodrow Wilson is among most influential presidents in U.S. foreign policy history, and the most pious. So what was the role of religion in Wilson’s worldview?
Hefner Publishes Article on David Martin & Global Pentecostalism
“Martin’s analyses invited readers to take a momentary analytic leap and recognize a common humanity and existential dilemma in the mostly poor Pentecostals he described.”
Muslim Societies Institute to Merge with CURA
The Institute for the Study of Muslim Societies and Civilizations will become a special program within the Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs at the Pardee School.
Najam Speaks at Workshop on Environment and Religion
Dean Adil Najam spoke at an international workshop on “Abrahamic Traditions and Environmental Change” held on the island of Rhodes, Greece.
Research Seminar: Menchik on Wilsonianism and Religion
Prof. Jeremy Menchik spoke as part of the Pardee School Research Seminar Series.
Menchik Speaks at Forum on Religion and Politics in Indonesia
Prof. Jeremy Menchik spoke at the forum hosted by the United States-Indonesia Society in Washington D.C.
Menchik Publishes Journal Article on Constructivism and Religion
Prof. Jeremy Menchik’s article, published in Comparative Politics, explores the constructivist approach to religion and world politics.
Advance Screening of “Believer” With Reza Aslan
The Pardee School joins with CNN to present a special advance screening of the new series “Believer” and a Q&A with the series host Reza Aslan.
Menchik Wins ISA Religion and IR Book Award
Prof. Jeremy Menchik won the award for his book Islam and Democracy in Indonesia: Tolerance Without Liberalism.
Najam Speaks to BBC on Death of a Singer-Turned-Preacher Celebrity
Dean Adil Najam speaks to BBC’s NewsHour on the death of Junaid Jamshed, a celebrity singer-turned-preacher in Pakistan, in a airplane crash.
Longman Leads Seminar on Role of Religion in Genocide
Prof. Timothy Longman led a seminar this summer on the role of religion in genocide at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC.
Hefner in The Diplomat: Religion and U.S. Foreign Policy
Prof. Robert Hefner discusses religion’s role in U.S. Foreign Policy and the implications it has for Asia.