Religion: Peace and Conflict

April 11, 2005

 

James Madison University

Taylor Hall 404

 

 

The conference will illuminate the way in which historical and contemporary religions have contributed, and still contribute, to questions of conflict and peace. While the conference will demonstrate the hope for peace to society at large, it will also deepen the academic understanding of the problem of the dialogue between civilizations and religions.

 

Conference Schedule

 

08:45 a.m.     Opening Remarks:

                        Sushil Mittal, Mahatma Gandhi Center, James Madison University

 

09:00 a.m.     Welcoming Remarks:

                        Douglas Brown, Provost, James Madison University

 

09:15 a.m.     "The Virtue of Nonviolence"

                        Nick Gier, University of Idaho

 

10:15 a.m.     "Muslim Perspectives on War and Peace"

                        Ayse Kadayifci, American University

 

11:30 a.m.     "A Christian Pacifist Perspective on War and Peace"

                        Ted Grimsrud, Eastern Mennonite University

 

12:30 p.m.     Lunch Break

 

01:45 p.m.     "Jewish Perspectives on War and Peace"

                        Shalom L. Goldman, Emory University

 

02:45 p.m.     "Buddhist Perspectives on War and Peace"

                        Sallie King, James Madison University

 

04:00 p.m.     "Hindu Perspectives on War and Peace"

                        K. R. Sundararajan, St. Bonaventure University

 

05:00 p.m.     "Considering Gandhi's Jesus"

                        Mark Bredin, St. John's College, Nottingham, United Kingdom

 

06:00 p.m.     Closing Remarks:

                        William J. Hawk, Philosophy and Religion, James Madison University

 

Admission to the conference is free and open to the public.

 

Support for the conference is provided in part by JMU College of Arts and Letters, College of Education, General Education Program, Interdisciplinary Programs, Office of International Programs, Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dining Services.