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June 13, 2012

Ed Scott on the Challenges of Faith and Development

Ed Scott, Founder and Chairman of the Center for Global Development, speaks with Katherine Marshall about the difficulty of linking religion with development work. He cites the HIV/AIDS pandemic as a prominent example of how faith-based institutions can shape behavioral change.

June 12, 2012

A Crisis of Finance, or a Crisis of Civilization?

Katherine Marshall writes from the final day of the Fes Forum on the nature of the crises of injustice and inequality, juxtaposing their relation to the modern financial crisis and capitalism against the more metaphysical historical evils of man while also considering the realist and idealistic approaches towards solutions.

June 11, 2012

Catholics, Evangelicals, and the 2012 Election

The Washington Post's E.J. Dionne and Michael Gerson, and Margaret Steinfels discussed how religion may impact voting preferences in November. The discussion was part of the event, "Catholics, Evangelicals and the American Future" on May 30, 2012.

June 11, 2012

Blessed Buzzwords: Defining Ethical Business

Katherine Marshall writes from the Fes Forum on spirituality and enterprise, exploring the ethical challenges faced by business leaders in seeking moderation and balance while offering to "give a soul" to business jargon by returning to the spiritual and valued connotations at their roots.

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February 9, 2026

Women Faith Leaders Speak on Maternal Health Gaps in Kenya

Kenyan nuns are providing vital maternal health care in climate‑stressed regions. Member of the Women Faith Leaders Fellowship (WFLF) 2025-2026 cohort Sister Michelle Njeri, OSF, and WFLF alumna Sister Teresa Kiragu, ASN, are quoted on their faith‑driven efforts to protect mothers and newborns.

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January 29, 2026

Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs Minor Program Inspires Students to Research and Reflect

The Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs Minor (REWA) is an academic program run by the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University. As a core project of the center’s student programs, the REWA minor invites Georgetown students to learn about the many ways in which religious traditions have been uniquely intertwined with the everchanging world around us.

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January 1, 2026

Jerome Copulsky on What Comes After the Declaration of Independence

In a Liberty Fund essay, Berkley Center Research Fellow Jerome Copulsky reflects on what the founding document left open once independence was declared, arguing that the declaration offers guiding ideals, but the work of turning those principles into reality falls to each generation. 

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