Events

Boniuk Institute Celebrates Launch of the Religion and Public Life Center

On August 28, 2024, the Boniuk Institute celebrated the launch of the Religion and Public Life Center with remarks by BI director Elaine Howard Ecklund and RPLC director Rachel Schneider.

Reflecting on Antisemitism in this Current Moment

On April 30, 2024, The Boniuk Institute's Religion and Public Life Program welcomed Oren Hayon, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Emanu El and Matthias Henze, director of Rice’s Program in Jewish Studies to a Religious and Civic Leader Gathering to discuss antisemitism in the contemporary US.

Reflecting on Islamophobia in this Current Moment

On April 16, 2024, scholar and Imam Dr. Waleed Basyouni joined the Boniuk Institute's Religion and Public Life Program for a Religious and Civic Leader Gathering exploring the current state of Islamophobia in the world today.

2024 Senior Scholar Marla F. Frederick

In March 2024, Harvard Divinity School Dean Marla F. Frederick visited the Boniuk Institute to receive the inaugural Senior Scholar award. She was honored for her leadership in scholarship; her outstanding contributions to the public understanding of religion, pluralism, and religious tolerance; and her mentorship of the next generation of religion scholars.

Better Religion with John D. Barton

On March 5, 2024, the Boniuk Institute’s Religion and Public Life Program hosted a Religious and Civic Leader Gathering featuring religion scholar John D. Barton, author of Better Religion: A Primer for Interreligious Peacebuilding.