Center on Religion & the Professions

‘Democracy Now!’ host Amy Goodman to speak at MU

David — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:50:58 +0000

Amy Goodman

Award-winning investigative journalist and “Democracy Now!” host Amy Goodman will be on MU’s campus for a free lecture and book signing on Saturday, Oct. 9.

Goodman’s talk, “The Role of the Media in Promoting Social Justice,” begins at 7 p.m. in the Geological Science Building Auditorium and is open to the public.

Goodman is the author of four New York Times bestsellers. Her latest book, Breaking the Sound Barrier, argues in favor of the power of independent journalism in the struggle for a better world. “Democracy Now!” airs on more than 800 radio and TV stations nationwide.

For more information, contact us.

Photo: ChrisEaves.com / CC-BY

Speech at MU to address nuclear weapons challenges

David — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:26:25 +0000

David Krieger

David Krieger, a founder of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, will speak on campus on Oct. 20. His lecture, “The Nuclear Challenge: From Omnicide to Abolition,” begins at 7 p.m. in Gannett Hall.

Krieger is the author of several books on peace in a nuclear age, most recently “At the Nuclear Precipice: Catastrophe or Transformation?” and “The Doves Flew High.” He also writes articles frequently at the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation’s website, wagingpeace.org.

Krieger received his doctorate in political science at the University of Hawaii, as well as a J.D. from the Santa Barbara College of Law. While on campus he also plans to speak to the MU Law School and a “Philosophies of War and Peace” class.

For more information, please contact us.

CORP executive director examines online religion news

David — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:29:42 +0000

Executive Director Debra L. Mason

A new essay by Debra Mason, the executive director of the Center on Religion & the Professions, argues that online religion news faces unique challenges relative to other topics, but that startup niche websites have an opportunity to attack those challenges.

Mason’s essay, “Religion News and the Age of the Internet,” finds coverage of faith at an important moment.

“The elimination of a specialized religion beat at many media outlets presents great opportunities for every journalist,” she said. “Many meaningful, excellent faith and values stories are waiting to be told for the smart journalist who knows where to look.”

The book chapter appears in “Faith, Politics, and Press In Our Perilous Times,” published in 2010. Find more information at the University of Missouri’s website.

Journalism and media: Videos

David — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:46:07 +0000

“What is an Evangelical? A Short Course for Media Professionals” (2005)
“Religion and the Media” (2005)

Discussion on race and law enforcement

David — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:45:58 +0000

The Boone County Government Center will host a discussion about racial bias in police work and protecting individual rights on Wednesday, July 21.

David A. Harris, a law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, will lead the discussion. Harris is the author of Good Cops: The Case for Preventative Policing and Profiles in Injustice: Why Racial Profiling Cannot Work, and has published scholarly articles on the relationship between law enforcement and faith communities after Sept. 11.

The event will begin at 7 p.m. on July 21 at the Boone County Government Center in Columbia, Mo. For more information, contact Don Love at (573) 875-7918 or dmaclove@centurytel.net.

Tisha B’Av in Mysteries of the Jewish Calendar

Danik — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:23:41 +0000

On Friday, June 25, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Attorney Dianna Long, who holds degrees in Sociology and Religious Studies, will guide you through Tish B’Av, explaining the historical and religious significance of the holy day. This is the last lecture of the “Mysteries of the Jewish Calendar” series. Classes: $15 each or one punch in classes card. Student price: 50% off (ID required). Please email info@CarpeDiemColumbia.com for details.

World Religions in Missouri: A free workshop for Mid-MO teachers

Danik — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:04:49 +0000

Public school educators (K-12) in Mid-Missouri are invited to participate in a two-day workshop June 15-16, 2010, aimed at broadening understanding of Mid-Missouri’s increasing religious diversity.

Attendees are eligible for 1.5 Continuing Education Credits by attending all of the free program. See application for details. Workshop content will, among other things:

Introduce religions practice is mid-Missouri and their relationship to global communities;
Provide expertise on the cultural geography of religion in mid-Missouri;
Present approaches to the academic study of religion;
Address controversial issues among school personnel, students and parents that arise with growing religious diversity in public schools
Explore ways to incorporate religion into social studies and humanities curricula in line with First Amendment requirements and curricular goals.

Program Schedule

June 15, Day 1

8:30 a.m.-noon: Overview, Religious Practice in Mid-MO
1:oo p.m.-3:oo p.m.: Religious diversity, Religious geography
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Master teacher discussions
5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Parent concerns

June 16, Day 2

8:30 a.m.-noon: Walking tour of Columbia, MO
Noon-5:30 p.m.: Bus Tour

The Program includes breakfast and lunch both days, dinner on Day 1, and transportation.

Please complete an online application at www.ReligionInTheSchools.org. Contact Project Coordinator Crystal Kroner at CLKX9C@mail.missouri.edu for questions about the program. For additional questions, please call Debra Mason at 573-882-9257.

This program is free to participants due to the generous funding from the Missouri Humanities Council and MU’s Center on Religion & the Professions.

3-day Event about Hispanic/Latino Culture

KatyB — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:17:42 +0000

The Alianzas program and The University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human development is hosting Cambio de Colores. Cambio de Colores is a 3-day event to examine and discuss Hispanic/ Latino culture.

The event will be held over May 24-May 26 at Stoney Creek Inn.

For more information please visit http://www.cambiodecolores.org/.

Presentation to examine Mexico program

David — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:38:06 +0000

Christiane Quinn, the vice president of the Hispanic and Latin American Faculty and Staff Association, will present at the semester’s last “Diversity in Action” program on Wednesday, May 5. The program, “The Experimental Learning Program in Mexico: Culture, Family Values, Agriculture and Migration,” is part of the university’s regular research and discussion seminars.

Quinn is on staff at MU’s Cambio Center, which studies demographic changes in Missouri and aims to prepare both current and incoming residents for a diverse society. Her presentation takes place from 12-1 p.m in 206 Memorial Union on the MU campus. For more information, check out the “Diversity in Action” website.

Race and Diversity in Mid-Missouri

KatyB — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:57:04 +0000

KBIA-produced talk show Intersection will be recorded live at the Reynolds Journalism Institute on Monday, May 10. Come join Mizzou representatives and members from the Columbia community to share in a discussion of race and diversity in Mid-Missouri. Questions to the panelists are also welcome during the recording. The event will be held from 6:30- 7:30 p.m.

The event will broadcast live on KBIA radio 93.1 from 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Suggestion of discussion topics are welcome. Please e-mail intersection@kbia.org with your ideas.

Refreshments and conversation will follow the event from 7:30-8:00 p.m.

Space is limited. Please reserve your spot by visiting the Intersection’s website.