Yale University: Religion

God and His Relationship with Humans (Panel 1)

Yale University — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:45:43 GMT

Prof. Taha Abd Al-Rahman, President of the Wisdom Circle for Thinkers and Researchers in Morocco, speaks at the first panel of A Common Word Conference, hosted by Yale University. He speaks about the love of God of himself and of his creatures.

How does an Average Person Love God? (Panel 2)

Yale University — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:45:15 GMT

Rabbi Brett Oxman, Orthodox Rabbi and a Chaplain of the United States Air Force, speaks at the second panel discussion of A Common Word Conference, hosted by Yale University. Rabbi Oxman talks about his experience as an average person loving God.

Loving God for God's Sake (Panel 2)

Yale University — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:47:23 GMT

Prof. Dr. David Ford, Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, speaks at the second panel discussion of A Common Word Conference, hosted by Yale University. In this talk, Prof. Ford speaks about loving God for God's sake.

The Reality of God's Love (Panel 2)

Yale University — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:23:12 GMT

Prof. Ayot Mohaghagh Damad, Dean of the Department of Islamic Studies at the Academy of Sciences of Iran, speaks about the reality of the love of God.

Loving God with Scriptural Context (Panel 1)

Yale University — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:44:09 GMT

Prof. Miroslav Volf, Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School, approaches the idea of God's love from the angle of scriptural text and offers philosophical comments on the text.

God is Loving, Glimpses from Sufi Guardians of Love and Islam (Panel 1)

Yale University — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:46:52 GMT

Prof. Alan Godlas, Co-Chair of the Department of Islamic Studies at the University of Georgia, Director of Sufis Without Borders, discusses the Sufis' idea of the universality of God's love.

God is Loving, God's Love in Christianity and Islam (Panel 1)

Yale University — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:47:59 GMT

Dr. David Burrell, Chair of Theology and Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, speaks at the first panel of A Common Word Conference, hosted by Yale University. Dr. Burrell draws on the similarities of God's love across Islam and Christianity.

The Meaning of the Common Word

Yale University — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:46:27 GMT

Prof. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a leading Iranian Muslim philosopher and renowned scholar of comparative religion, discusses the meaning of the Common Word and its usage across many religions.

Moving beyond Dialogue to Action

Yale University — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:50:02 GMT

Dr. John DeGioia, current President of Georgetown University, offers his perspective on how to move beyond dialogue and to become proactive, to move beyond a common word, and to move to common work.

Experiencing God's Love through Loving Others

Yale University — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:49:53 GMT

Dr. Leith Anderson, accomplished author and current President of the U.S. National Association of Evangelicals, discusses how both Christians and Muslims can experience God's love through loving others, even those of different faiths.

Learning to Live with Our Similarities, with Mustafa Ceric

Yale University — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:29:38 GMT

Grand Mufti Mustafa Ceric delivers a keynote speech at A Common Word Conference, sponsored by Yale University. Dr. Ceric elaborates on Jewish, Muslim and Christian commonality in faith.

Loving God and Neighbor Together, with Sen. John Kerry

Yale University — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:07:02 GMT

Sen. John Kerry delivers a speech at A Common Word Conference, sponsored by Yale University. He discusses the religious implications involved in living together peacefully in one multi-faith and interdependent world.

Rehabilitating Human Sacrifice in a Christian Context

Yale University — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:41:44 GMT

The Liturgy Symposium Series is presented by the Institute of Sacred Music. The series features liturgical scholars and practitioners selected by the chair of the Program on Liturgical Studies, Bryan Spinks.

Medieval Crusades and Today's Global Conflicts

Yale University — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:09:27 GMT

Paul Freedman, Chester D. Tripp Professor of History, explores and dispels modern misconceptions regarding historical European tensions in the Middle East, providing illumination of major events from the Crusades to a more modern era.

Culture and Barbarism

2008 Terry Lecture — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:06:42 GMT

Terry Eagleton, John Edward Taylor Professor of English Literature at the University of Manchester, delivers the final lecture in a series of lectures entitled “Faith and Fundamentalism: Is Belief in Richard Dawkins Necessary for Salvation?”

Faith and Reason

2008 Terry Lecture — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:04:41 GMT

Terry Eagleton, John Edward Taylor Professor of English Literature at the University of Manchester, delivers the third lecture in a series of lectures entitled “Faith and Fundamentalism: Is Belief in Richard Dawkins Necessary for Salvation?”

Christianity Fair or Foul

2008 Terry Lecture — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:02:56 GMT

Terry Eagleton, John Edward Taylor Professor of English Literature at the University of Manchester, delivers the first lecture in a series of lectures entitled “Faith and Fundamentalism: Is Belief in Richard Dawkins Necessary for Salvation?”

The Limits of Liberalism

2008 Terry Lecture — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:18:26 GMT

Terry Eagleton, John Edward Taylor Professor of English Literature at the University of Manchester, delivers the second lecture in a series of lectures entitled “Faith and Fundamentalism: Is Belief in Richard Dawkins Necessary for Salvation?”

Election 2008: Religion

Election 2008 — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:08:26 GMT

Emilie Townes, the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of African American Religion and Theology and President of the American Academy of Religion, talks about religion, politics and race

Creation of a sand mandala at the Yale Peabody Museum

Yale University — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:42:14 GMT

David Heiser, Head of Education and Outreach at the Yale Peabody Museum, speaks with Namgyal monks about their creation.

The Lion, the Kiwi, and the Sacred Cow: A look at contemporary language in English Liturgies

Yale University — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:28:39 GMT

Dr. Peter Davies, publisher of "Alien Rights: A Critical Examination of Contemporary English in Anglican Liturgies", addresses the topic in this presentation and netcast.

Interview of former Senator Gary Hart by journalist E.J. Dionne

Yale University — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:19:31 GMT

Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne interviews former Senator Gary Hart as part of Yale Divinity School’s Faith and Citizenship conference. (May 4, 2007)

Talk by journalist E.J. Dionne on Faith and Citizenship

Yale University — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:00:27 GMT

Washington Post columnist, respected political observer and former reporter for The New York Times, E.J. Dionne delivers the keynote address at Yale Divinity School’s Faith and Citizenship conference. (May 3, 2007)

Faith and Citizenship in America

Yale University — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:00:17 GMT

Panel Discussion of Faith and Citizenship in America, held at the Yale Divinity School. (May 4, 2007)

Faith and Citizenship in a Global Context

Yale University — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:00:04 GMT

Panel Discussion of Faith and Citizenship in a Global context, recorded at the Yale Divinity School. (May 4, 2007)

Civic restlessness, sustainable communities, and the land

Yale University — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:00:48 GMT

Willis Jenkins, Margaret Farley Assistant Professor of Social Ethics, Yale Divinity School, delivers a sermon arguing the case for "civic restlessness". (April 29, 2007)

A Politically Engaged Spirituality

Yale University — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:00:16 GMT

William Sloane Coffin, Jr., Yale University Chaplain 1958-75, challenges the church to respond to biblical mandates. (April 28, 2005)

The environmental crisis as spiritual and moral crisis

Yale University — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 16:00:56 GMT

Mary Evelyn Tucker, Research Scholar and Senior Lecturer, Yale Divinity School, gives a lecture on the spiritual and ethical dimensions of the environmental crisis. (April 20, 2006)

Pastoral Care versus Inappropriate Religious Proselytizing

Yale University — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:00:16 GMT

Kristen Leslie, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care & Counseling at Yale Divinity School, discusses sexual assault in the United States Air Force Academy and the subsequent religious intolerance of chaplains at the Academy. (April 25, 2007)

The Surprise of Religion in Twentieth Century America

Yale University — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:21:50 GMT

Jon Butler, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Howard R. Lamar Professor of American Studies, delivers a talk on religion in twentieth century America at the Alumni Reunion Weekend. (May 26, 2006)