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October 18, 2012

Religion and Development in Norway

Jørn Lemvik, secretary general of Digni, explains the role of religion in Norway and its impact on development work financed by the government. While efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals led to a more open approach to religion, he says recent changes in Oslo raise questions about future approaches.

October 4, 2012

Women and the Community of Sant’Egidio

Valeria Martano, a member of the Catholic Community of Sant’Egidio, says the community’s work around the world is driven by a deep commitment to the dignity of women and by an appreciation for local cultural differences.

October 3, 2012

Sex Trafficking: President Obama's Challenge of Faith

Katherine Marshall examines efforts being made to shed light on human trafficking, including President Obama's speech at the Clinton Global Initiative and the work of the World Faiths Development Dialogue in Cambodia.

September 17, 2012

Legacies of War in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Two decades after the war in the Balkans, a panel of experts discussed what has been learned about the causes of the conflict and the challenges of reconciliation. The event coincided with the International Prayer for Peace. Watch the full video online.

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November 6, 2026

Timothy Ajay Shares Dedication to Jesuit Values and Global Citizenship

Timothy Ajay spoke in an interview about his experiences with the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) Global Citizenship programs and what it means to be a global citizen as a student at a Jesuit university.

Patrick Beldio works on a sculpture of a female head

November 4, 2026

Patrick Beldio Presents Solo Performance on Spirituality and Creative Vocation

On November 13, Berkley Center Research Fellow will present Permission to do My Utmost, a solo performance exploring the spiritual and artistic journey behind The New Being, his eleven-ton bronze sculpture featuring a figure with butterflies emerging from his heart.

October 27, 2026

Nkafu Carlson Lekeaka Speaks on Commitment to Global Citizenship

Nkafu Carlson Lekeaka spoke in an interview about his experiences with the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) Global Citizenship programs and what it means to be a global citizen as a student at a Jesuit university.

Rowan Williams stands at the podium in Gaston Hall with Georgetown leaders seated behind him. Photo by Phil Humnicky.

October 22, 2026

Georgetown Awards Honorary Degree to Rowan Williams, Former Archbishop of Canterbury

On October 20, Georgetown bestowed its highest academic honor on Rev. Rowan Williams, a theologian and the former archbishop of Canterbury, in Gaston Hall. The Berkley Center co-sponsored the event as part of its support for the university’s annual Costan Lecture in Early Christianity, a series directed by Faculty Fellow Julia Lamm that invites leading scholars of early Christianity to campus.