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December 11, 2019
In his new book, Humanity in Crisis: Ethical and Religious Response to Refugees, Rev. David Hollenbach, S.J., examines the scope of our responsibilities and considers practical solutions to the global refugee crisis.
December 10, 2019
The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area presented the 2019 Louis B. Sohn Human Rights Award to Berkley Center Senior Fellow Katherine Marshall at a December 10 ceremony. The award recognizes Marshall's work to highlight the role of both the United Nations and non-government organizations in promoting human rights.
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November 26, 2019
Senior Fellow José Casanova will be giving a lecture on “25 Years of Religions in the Public Sphere: Retrospective and Prospective Reflections” on November 26, co-sponsored by the University of California, San Diego and the American Academy of Religion.
November 22, 2019
Senior Fellow José Casanova will participate in a November 30 public discussion on globalization and religious and cultural diversity as part of a conference on "Religions and the Public Sphere in Latin America" hosted by the University of Guadalajara.
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July 1, 2026
The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University mourns the loss of William R. Berkley, our inspirational benefactor and devoted friend. Bill passed away recently at the age of eighty. A brilliant business leader who built the W. R. Berkley Corporation from humble beginnings into a global insurance powerhouse, Bill's success was matched by his generosity as a philanthropist. Georgetown is among the many beneficiaries of his vision and steadfast support.
June 22, 2026
In a special NPR segment exploring the origins of American religious liberty, Berkley Center Research Fellow Jerome Copulsky reflects on how early ideals established a fundamental purpose for the United States government: protecting natural, inalienable rights.
June 9, 2026
Melissa Nozell of the Strategic Religious Engagement Hub is participating in "Tools for Sustainable Peacemaking: An Invitation to Learn and Exchange," a series that brings together practitioners, policymakers, faith leaders, and academics to explore approaches to community-level peacebuilding. This second session covered "Education as a Foundation for Peace."
May 13, 2026
Writing for Religion News Service, Research Fellow Jerome Copulsky recaps failed efforts throughout American history to insert explicitly Christian clauses into the U.S. Constitution.
