Center Events

The Center sponsors forums on controversial questions at the intersection of religion, politics, and society. It aims to bring together people from different backgrounds -- religious and secular -- to examine issues of mutual concern in a collaborative spirit.

Satellite Conversations with Tariq Ramadan, April 10-12, 2007

One of the world's leading Muslim intellectuals, Tariq Ramadan has been barred from entering the US since 2004. The Berkley Center engaged him in an extended dialogue by satellite on three topics: Islam and Democracy; Muslim Minorities in Western Europe; and Catholic-Muslim relations. » more

Featured Center Events

Who is Jesus? Muslim and Christian Reflections

May 28, 2008, 11:30am
Berkley Center Conference Room

Imam Mohamed Magid and Dr. Nigel M. de S. Cameron will discuss the important role of Jesus in Islam and Christianity.

Oil, Islam, and Gender

April 22, 2008, 4:30pm
ICC 7th Floor Conference Room

Michael Ross argues that oil production has caused women to lag behind in many other countries, including Nigeria, Venezuela, and Russia. In other words, oil – not Islam – is harmful for women in the Middle East.