June 30, 2014
The Jesuits and Globalization
Thomas Banchoff, Jose Casanova, and other experts explore the Jesuit approach to justice and the common good across the world's major regions, in historical and comparative perspective.
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Thomas Banchoff, Jose Casanova, and other experts explore the Jesuit approach to justice and the common good across the world's major regions, in historical and comparative perspective.
June 23, 2014
A Global Crisis of Religious Liberty: Evidence, Origins, and Significance
Tom Farr, speaking at a conference in Rome, argued that there are many reasons for societies to embrace religious freedom, including the moral imperative to stop persecution that is occurring in many countries around the world.
June 20, 2014
Iraq is More like Northern Ireland than Lebanon, Reconciliation is Possible
Jocelyne Cesari explains that while defeating the ISIS is necessary, it is not enough. Iraq's rulers should create the conditions for national reconciliation between Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds.
June 18, 2014
Giving Soul to Globalization
Katherine Marshall shares daily reports from the Fes Forum, part of the annual Fes Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco.
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July 16, 2026
Remembering John Esposito
John Esposito, the founding director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University, was a leading global scholar of the study of religion and international affairs. Esposito participated in several Berkley Center events, including "Muslim Minorities and Religious Freedom: A Public Dialogue" and "Islam and American Politics: Deepening the Dialogue."
July 13, 2026
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July 1, 2026
Remembering William R. Berkley
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
Jerome Copulsky Discusses the Deep Roots of American Religious Freedom on NPR
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.
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