Berkley Center

One of the first concepts that we learned about in our Islam in North Africa theology class was the concept of taqiya— literally meaning “prudence” or “fear.” The practical meaning of taqiya, however, is a form of dishonesty that is condoned within…

Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship lasted 17 years in Chile from 1973 to 1990. Most Chileans remember this time as one of repression, abuse, and fear. During his rule, Pinochet and the Dirección de Inteligencia Nacional, otherwise known as the…

The Doyle Undergraduate Fellows are researching interreligious dialogue and social justice work to understand the role of religion in mobilizing for community change. This week, they reflect on readings and their experiences in the community to…