To broaden the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance's research foci and intellectual discovery, and to foster interdisciplinary conversations, the Institute is in the process of launching two research centers and has entered into collaborative agreements with additional Rice University programs. Each of these centers and programs is comprised of multiple scholars and faculty at Rice University and beyond, and work together to support and collaborate on academic and outreach programming and research projects related to religion.
Centers
Conducts social science research to help people understand each other, foster dialogue, break down stereotypes, and collaborate for the common good.
Will conduct research on the intersections of religion as it relates to science, health, and the environment. This center is anticipated to launch in 2025.
Affiliates
Examines the texts, history, languages, philosophy, literature, and culture of the Jewish people from the ancient to the modern.
Explores how religion and cultural factors interact with public policy issues, including education, socio-economics, politics, science, conflict resolution, and globalization.