The Pluralism Project at Harvard University
Calendar of Events - 2007
Fourth International Conference on Daoist Studies: Daoism in Action and Grand Daoist Jiao Ceremony, November 21-25, 2007, Hong Kong
Scholars from universities around the world convene the fourth international conference on Daoist Studies. Topics to be discussed in this year’s conference include, “any aspect of Daoism, contemporary or historical, textual or practical. [The focus will be] on the communal aspects of Daoism: ritual, political thought, social organization, ethics, environment, government.”
For more information, visit http://www.daoiststudies.org/conf.daoism07.php
Ammachi’s North American Tour, November 21-December 2, 2007, Michigan and Northern California
Ammachi will be visiting Michigan and Northern California. “We are truly delighted to have Amma's physical presence in... N. America again this year…During these programs, anyone [can] come to see and meet Amma and get her darshan. Darshan means receiving a blessing in the form of a compassionate hug from Amma. Devi Bhava programs (ceremony in celebration of the Divine Mother) occur [on the last day of the program].”
For more information, visit http://amma.org/tours/amma-tours/
Toward a Transformative Agenda around Race, November 30-December 2, 2007, Columbus, Ohio
This conference will include a panel on "Race and Spirituality," with presentations by Dr. David Loy, author of The Great Awakening: A Buddhist Social Theory, and Mushim Patricia Ikeda-Nash.
For more information, visit: http://kirwaninstitute.turnstilesystems.com/Programs.aspx/Conference
Muslim American Society National Convention, December 21-25, 2007, Detroit, MI
“The Muslim American Society (MAS) is a charitable, religious, social, cultural, and educational, not-for-profit organization. It is a pioneering Islamic organization, an Islamic revival, and reform movement that uplifts the individual, family, and society.”
For more information, visit http://www.masnet.org
Surat ’08, January 18-21, 2008, New York, New York
“The Surat Sikh Conference aims to provide a meaningful learning experience for all participants, infuse motivation, and create a forum through which friendship and support can flourish.” Sessions include: A Sikh Perspective on the Ideal Person; Conceptions of Perfection: A Comparative Study; The Individual’s Responsibility; Understanding the Ideal State; Becoming Ideal; Sikh Resources/Self-Reflection.
For more information, visit: http://www.sikhconference.org
Religion & Violence: Untangling the Roots of Conflict, 38th Trinity Institute Conference, January 21-23, 2008, New York, New York
“A panel of prominent Christian, Jewish, and Muslim theologians will explore the deeply rooted, seemingly inexorable union of religion and violence, illuminating the resources within each tradition for living together in peace, without losing the unique identities of each faith.” Featuring James James Carroll, James H. Cone, Susannah Herschel, and Tariq Ramadan.
For more information, visit: http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/
Epiphany West Interfaith Conference 2008, January 28- February 1, 2008, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, California
The theme is “Sacred Text as Window: Seeing oneself through the eyes of another.” “Religiously-fueled conflicts around the world are intensifying. We must push beyond ‘tolerance’ to deeper, more enduring inter-religious understanding and cooperation. This conference takes inter-religious dialogue to a new level of engagement, by meeting one another through our sacred texts.”
For more information, visit: http://www.cdsp.edu/center_epiphany.php
Religion and the City: Our Urban Humanity and the World Beyond, February 5-6, 2008, The Martin Marty Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
A two day event including key note speakers Ray Suarez and Martha Nussbaum, with sessions to be announced, and a celebration of Martin Marty’s 82nd birthday and the 10th anniversary of the Marty Center.
For more information, visit: http://marty-center.uchicago.edu/conferences/city/
2008 Ecumenicon Interfaith Conference, March 23-30, 2008, Baltimore, Maryland
Sessions include: Saami Creation Mythology; Magikal Arts; Intensive Astrology; Women of the Bible; Qi Gong & the Healing Arts; Gaining and Losing the Land’s Favour; Christianity: A Faith with Braided Roots.
For more information, visit: http://www.ecumenicon.org/conference/details/
Hillel Summit 2008—the University & the Jewish Community, March 24-26, 2008, Washington, D.C.
"Hillel is convening the boldest and brightest thinkers of the university world - presidents, leading administrators and professors - to join in dynamic and powerful conversation with the leaders of the American Jewish community."
For more information, visit http://www.hillel.org/conferences/summit
Postmodernism, Truth and Religious Pluralism, April 11-12, 2008, Society for Continental Philosophy & Theology, Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts
“With the so-called ‘return of religion,’ it is almost impossible not to address the issue of religious pluralism, which acutely raises the question of truth.” Featuring Roger Haight (Union Theological Seminary) and Richard Kearney (Boston College).
For more information, visit: http://churchandpomo.typepad.com/conversation/2007/10/call-for-papers.html
Pagan Spirit Gathering, June 15-22, 2008, Wisteria, Ohio
“Founded in 1980, the Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG) is one of America's oldest and largest Pagan festivals. Participants from many paths and places join together to create community, share knowledge, and celebrate the start of Summer.”
For more information, visit: http://www.circlesanctuary.org/psg/
North American Interfaith Network Connect, July, 2008, San Francisco, California
“The North American Interfaith Network is a non-profit association of interfaith organizations and agencies in Canada, Mexico and the United States… NAIN’s programs seek to build communication and mutual understanding among interfaith organizations and diverse religious groups throughout North America.”
For more information, visit: http://www.nain.org
10th Annual Tian Da Mela, August 31, 2008, Yuba City, California
“We are pleased to announce that International Organization of Punjabi Women, Inc will be organizing the 9th Annual Tian Da Mela. … The participants have been working hard for the past several months in preparation of this mega event exclusively for [women]."
For more information, visit: http://iopwinc.org
2008 Women in Religion Conference, November 10-12, 2008, The Interchurch Center, New York, New York
“The theme of the conference ‘Women in Religion in the 21st Century’ highlights the important and evolving roles that women play in different religions and how those roles will continue to change in the future. This is meant to be a positive voice to deepen understanding and respect, to promote collaboration and connectivity among religious organizations of all kinds and to provide a unique opportunity for networking among all women in all religions.”
For more information, visit: http://www.womeninreligion2006.org/
Islamic Circle of North America, 13th Southern Islamic Convention: Discover Islam: "The Way of Life", November 23-25, 2008, Atlanta, Georgia
Speakers include: Dr. Jerald Dirks, Mayor Hakim Mansur Ellis, Imam Plemon T. El-Amin, Imam Furqan Muhammad, Sh. Abdool Rahman Khan, Sh. Abu Abed Husam Mubarak, Sh. Mokhtar Maghroui, Dr. Khurshid Khan, Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Imam Abdul Malik, Sh. Yusuf Islahi (India), Br. Nouman Ali Khan, Sh. Omar Suleiman, Dr. Mohammad Yunus, Dr. Altaf Hussain, Br. Ahmed Bedier, Sr. Eman Badawi.
For more information, visit: http://www.icna.org
Ongoing Events
The InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington Events
The InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington brings together people of many religious traditions to "increase understanding, dialogue and a sense of community among peoples of diverse faiths from different races and cultures" and to "address issues of social and economic justice in defense of human dignity." For their list of upcoming events, visit http://www.ifcmw.org/events/upcoming.html.