The Crossroads of Religion and Politics Lecture Series

The Center co-sponsors a series on Religion and Politics with the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. The series has emphasized both domestic and international affairs. Unless otherwise noted, all lectures take place in Bowl 016, Robertson Hall, at 4:30 PM. Within several days of each lecture, the video is webstreamed and posted on the web.

Download the 2006-2007 schedule here.

The 2006-2007 schedule is:

September 26, 2006
“The Role of Faith Based Initiatives in Community Development" a public lecture by Rev. Herbert H. Lusk II, Pastor, Greater Exodus Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa. & founder, People for People, Inc. Crossroads of Religion and Politics Lecture Series. 4:30 p.m., Bowl 016, Robertson Hall.

October 16, 2006
“Backlash: Are Evangelicals Disillusioned with Politics?" a public lecture by Laurie Goodstein, National Religion Correspondent, The New York Times, Crossroads of Religion and Politics Lecture Series. 4:30 p.m., Bowl 016, Robertson Hall.

February 13, 2007
"Are Democrats Really 'Anti-Religious'?" a public lecture by Richard Parker, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard. Crossroads of Religion and Politics Lecture Series. 4:30 p.m., Bowl 016, Robertson Hall.

March 6, 2007
"God and Caesar in America" a public lecture by Senator Gary Hart, Scholar in Residence, The Wirth Chair in Environmental and Community Development Policy, University of Colorado at Denver, Crossroads of Religion and Politics Lecture Series. 4:30 p.m., Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.

March 27 , 2007
“Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in the Formulation of National Security Policy" a public lecture by Daniel Kurtzer, Lecturer and S. Daniel Abraham Professor in Middle Eastern Policy Studies, Princeton University and former U. S. Ambassador to Israel and to Egypt. Crossroads of Religion and Politics Lecture Series. 4:30 p.m., Bowl 016, Robertson Hall.

April 9, 2007
Event Cancelled: "The Holy Vote: The Politics of Faith in America" a public lecture by Ray Suarez. We regret to announce that this event has been cancelled.