Sociologist Jason Shelton discusses how changing demographics and affiliations within the Black religious community are having a real and measurable effect on American public life.
Reaching Houstonians Through Religious and Civic Leaders
The Religion and Public Life Center "Religious and Civic Leader Gatherings" is a series of carefully curated events that bring together local leaders with today's major thinkers to discuss the most pressing issues facing communities in Houston. This group spans all faith traditions and is designed to build a well-informed network of leaders who make Houston a more vibrant city.
Across the country and within our own neighborhoods, faith leaders are navigating rapidly shifting cultural, political, and social landscapes. This year's Religious and Civic Leader Gatherings will focus on Leading Communities in the Midst of Change, exploring how religious and civic leaders can respond to change with wisdom, courage, and care while guiding their communities through uncertainty.
Save the dates to join us this fall for thoughtful conversations with scholars and practitioners working at the forefront of this effort:
Previous topics have included:
- Clergy health and wellbeing, with guest David Eagle
- Diversity in religious organizations, with guest Oneya Okuwobi
- Islamophobia, with guest Waleed Basyouni
- Politics and polarization, with guest Curtis Chang
We would love to have you be a part of our Religious and Civic Leader Gatherings. If you are a religious or civic leader and would like more information and to be put on our invitation list, please email BoniukInstitute@rice.edu.
University of Cincinnati sociologist Oneya Okuwobi explores the human cost of diversity efforts in religious organizations.
The Religion and Politics of Gen-Z
PRRI's Melissa Deckman discusses the religion and politics of Gen-Z with Rachel Schneider at a public Religious and Civic Leader Gathering
Clergy Health and Wellbeing during Polarized Times
Duke University sociologist David Eagle discussed clergy health and well-being at an online Religious and Civic Leader Gathering.
Religious Congregations and Finding a Way Through Polarization
On November 11th, the Boniuk Institute’s Religion and Public Life Center hosted a Religious and Civic Leaders Gathering with guest author Curtis Chang for a post-election discussion on religion, politics, and polarization.
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