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December 1, 2022
As part of the Middle East Studies Association's fifty-sixth annual meeting, Senior Fellow Jocelyne Cesari chaired an December 1 interdisciplinary roundtable discussion on the future of political Islam. Participants examined Islamic populism in different countries of the world, including Egypt, Turkey, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
November 30, 2022
To mark the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis' election, Senior Fellow Paul Elie participated in a November 28 virtual panel on the pope's literary "aesthetic," including influences from prolific writers such as Manzoni, Dostoevsky, and Borges.
November 18, 2022
Writing for The Hoya, Sherry McCarthy covers the Berkley Center's two-day November conference honoring the professional accomplishments and personal character of the late Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J.
November 16, 2022
Senior Fellow Katherine Marshall will participate in a November 22 international webinar on the role of pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in promoting religious literacy in Indonesia. Participants will also explore implications for conflict prevention in the nation as well as ways to strengthen collaboration between religious communities.
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July 16, 2026
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
The events and office manager is responsible for planning, execution, and follow-up on all Berkley Center events, as well as the day-to-day administration of center operations.
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.
