The Catholic Church has developed teachings on justice and peace that address global challenges of economic and social development, democracy and human rights, conflict resolution, and interreligious dialogue. Through research, teaching, and outreach activities the Berkley Center addresses the changing role of the Church and the world, with a focus on the building a Culture of Encounter, one of the priorities of Pope Francis.
Over three years the Berkley Center’s Tom Banchoff and Jose Casanova led an interdisciplinary project on the Jesuits and globalization. The project convened an international group of scholars to explore the historical contributions of the Jesuits to…
October 6, 2025
Fratelli Tutti at Five: An Encyclical for a Divided World (Video)
Duration: 57 minutes
September 16, 2025
Nostra Aetate at 60: The Legacy and Promise of Nostra Aetate for Christian-Muslim Relations (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 11 minutes
September 16, 2025
Nostra Aetate at 60: Framing the Discussion of Nostra Aetate and Interreligious Relations (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 17 minutes
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The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s
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Discover the firsthand experiences of faith leaders, activists, and peacebuilding practitioners working on issues ranging from development and education to conflict resolution and foreign policy.
For over a decade, Berkley Center scholars and students have been conducting interviews with individuals working at the intersection of religion and world affairs. These discussions offer unique insights into the inner workings of a wide spectrum of professions touched by religion with interviewees ranging from the highest levels of leadership of international organizations to on-the-ground practitioners. Explore individual interviews here or follow links to our interview collections below:
