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…
June 3, 2024
Religion and the Environment - Religious Impact on Environmental Outcomes: Ways Forward (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 27 minutes
June 3, 2024
Religion and the Environment - Al Mizan: Historical Significance and Future Impact (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 33 minutes
April 2, 2024
The Church's Mission in a World in Crisis (Video)
Duration: 44 minutes
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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:
