Catholic Church and the World
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.
Education and Social Justice Project
The Jesuits and Globalization
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…
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November 13, 2024
Caring for the Other: Refugees and Displaced Persons Webinar (Video)
Duration: 56 minutes
November 11, 2024
Current Context and Challenges: State, International, and Religious Responses (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 40 minutes
November 11, 2024
Religious/Faith Communities Welcoming Refugees (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 27 minutes
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Caring for the Other: Refugees and Displaced Persons Webinar
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST Online
Book July 1, 2024
Human Rights in a Divided World: Catholicism as a Living Tradition
Other Publications
Brochure June 27, 2024
Book June 4, 2024
September 30, 2024
Human Rights and Social Ethics: Catholic and Secular Approaches
July 29, 2024
A Faith Alive: Built By Those Living The Faith
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: