July 30, 2012
Syria's Alawi Population
Jocelyn Cesari explains how the Alawi minority fits within Shi'a
Islam and why the group gained power with the creation of the Syrian
nation-state.
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July 18, 2012
Faith and the Olympics
London-based faith leader Alex Goldberg discusses his role as a chaplain during the upcoming Olympics and the impact UK religious groups can have on the legacy of the London Games.
July 13, 2012
Sports as a Vehicle for Human Rights
Paralympian Eli Wolff discusses the link between sports and human rights and says that Olympic values are a key component in helping to propel a paradigm shift towards the inclusion of marginalized groups in sport. He sees educating young people as the key to promoting Olympic values and inclusion.
July 10, 2012
Special Olympics
Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, reflects on the history of the organization, its work, and values. He says sports are a special unifier that offer a meaningful path toward social justice.
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September 17, 2026
Patrick Beldio Discusses the Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Integral Yoga
Berkley Center Research Fellow Patrick Beldio will discuss his book, The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Co-creator of the Integral Yoga (2025) during an upcoming Ex Libris Author Webinar, organized by the Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College.
September 4, 2026
Fathali Moghaddam Publishes New Book on Intergroup Relations
Georgetown University Psychology Professor and Berkley Center Faculty Fellow Fathali M. Moghaddam has published Theories of Intergroup Relations: Psychological Perspectives in Global Context (2026). This book examines major theories of intergroup behavior, including perspectives on identity, conflict, justice, multiculturalism, and intergroup contact. The Hoya spoke with Moghaddam about the book and his research on intergroup relations.
August 4, 2026
Jerome Copulsky on the Role of Religion in U.S. Politics
Research Fellow Jerome Copulsky spoke to Al Jazeera English about the role that diverse faith traditions play in shaping American's electoral choices.
July 30, 2026
New American Pilgrimage Project Conversations Explore Lived Faith in Everyday Life
The American Pilgrimage Project has released its latest collection of audio conversations from Laredo, Texas. As the United States reflects on its shared history on its two hundred and fiftieth anniversary, these recordings offer a window into the diverse spiritual landscape that shapes our country today. New conversations will be released over the next month, so stay tuned!
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