Religious freedom and the 14th Amendment will be discussed during the inaugural public lecture of the Religion and Society Lecture Series organized by the Christian-Muslim Dialogue Committee (CMDC).
Dr. Nicholas Cafardi
The series will open with a presentation by Dr. Nicholas Cafardi, dean emeritus and professor of law, who will discuss Religious Freedom and its Intersection with the 14th Amendment on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 719 of Fisher Hall. The focus of this lecture is meant to address the growing national debate about individual religious freedom and the rights of others.
This is the first of three monthly lectures this semester that are designed to educate and engage the University community on the broad theme of religion and society. The Oct. 14 lecture will focus on Mary in the Quran, and the Nov. 18 topic will be The Use of Music in Christianity and Islam.
“The Religion and Society Lecture Series is a brainchild of CMDC as it continues to explore ways and means of advancing healthy interreligious relations and dialogue between Christians and Muslims,” said Dr. Marinus Iwuchukwu, chair of the CMDC. “In the spirit of dialogue, the Turkish Cultural Center of Pittsburgh (TCCP) accepted the committee’s invitation to collaborate in the lecture series. Therefore, TCCP actively participates in this lecture series by identifying and inviting appropriate speakers as well as by inviting members of the Turkish community in Pittsburgh and the public.
“The lecture series is also meant to provide DU students and faculty with opportunities of learning as well as constructive and critical engagement on topics that intersect religion and empirical social issues and realities,” Iwuchukwu explained.
This lecture, hosted by the theology department, is free and open to the public. Light refreshments, including Turkish baklava, will be served.