March 19-22 — 2nd Annual International Interfaith Symposium on “Faith, Civil Society, and International Relations”
Have you ever wondered … What is the role of faith and civil society as our world becomes more economically, socially and environmentally interdependent? What is at stake and what, if any, common interests can be identified? What is the appropriate relationship between religion, government, and the public sphere? To discover answers to these questions and to learn how to get involved in dynamic international projects, you have to head to the International Interfaith Symposium at IUPUI.
When: Wednesday March 19 to Saturday March 22
Where: IUPUI Campus Center
Continuous Exhibits: 4th floor of IUPUI’s new Campus Center Wed.-Sat. March 19-22, 10:00am -7:00pm
All Events are Free & Open to the Public
Wednesday March 19 at the IUPUI Campus Center 4th Floor
- 2:00 pm III founder Herr Klaus Martin Finzel
- 2:30 pm Professor Giles Hoyt will lead a discussion about German philanthropist Max Kade
- 3:30 pm Professor Robert J. Helfenbein will facilitate a discussion faith and civil society with colleagues from various disciplines
- 4:30 pm Bill Foley will lead a Middle East presentation accompanied by Charlie Winslow on the Lebanese Civil War, Pierre Atlas on Sadat and Begin, and Farzad Fadae on Iran
- 6:00 pm Shaw Towfighi will share images from Iran in celebration of Norouz, Persian New Year
- 6:30 Reception: Enjoy Pizza and Salads; Sikh Sacred Musical Performance with the Sikh Satsang of Indianapolis Keynote Speaker: Henry Cole Indiana Sister Cities International “The Importance of Citizen Diplomacy”
- 8:00 pm Rev. Felipe Martinez & John Clark will lead the discussion: Faith, Civil Society, and Hispanic America
Thursday March 20
- 10:00 am Youth Dialogue Hosted by Tim Nation and Peace Learning Center
- 11:30 am State Director Lesley Reser will read a letter from Senator Richard G. Lugar
- Lunch & Interfaith Discussion: Indianapolis Interfaith Alliance & Bridging the Gap
- 1:00 pm Dr. Chalmer Thompson & Reverend Mmoja Ajabu will describe liberation theology/psychology, using the of a future film project involving children from Uganda and Zimbabwe
- 2:00 pm Ayumi Suzuki has 12 years of experience representing Citizen Organizations in Japan. She will discuss Japanese philanthropy and opportunities for international cooperation
- 3:00 pm Terri Morris-Downs & Henry Cole will discuss the Immigrant Welcome Center & how to establish a Sister City Partnership
- 4:00pm International Center of Indianapolis will share information about their agency and a variety of programs in Central Indiana that connect us to the world
- 5:00 pm John Clark & Sally Brown will highlight the work of many excellent international programs in Central Indiana including Ambassadors for Children
- 6:00 pm Michael Greven and Members of the House of Abraham Committee will discuss Green Building and Habitat for Humanity’s House of Abraham project
- 7:00 pm Charlie Wiles will present a video/discussion of recent interviews with Iraqi refugee families in Syria and Jordan
- 8:00 pm Dr Kevin Logan is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. His presentation will focus on Diet and the Global Ecology
Friday & Saturday March 21-22*Film Festival and Book Discussions:
Books:
- Friday 11 am Bel Canto with a discussion led by Indiana Writers’ Center and NUVO
- Friday 3 pm God and Country: America in Red and Blue with a discussion led by author Sheila Kennedy
- Saturday 10 am The Christian Pluralist: An Invitation from the Pew with a discussion led by authors William Buffie, MD & John Charles
- Saturday 1 pm Faith Club with a discussion led by Bridging the Gap
Films:
- Friday 10 am Hold Your Breath with discussion hosted by International Center of Indianapolis and International Interfaith Initiative
- Friday and Saturday 4 pm Eyes Wide Open with a discussion led by NUVO and North Meadow Circle of Friends
- Saturday 10 am Bridge Over the Wadi with a discussion led by Indianapolis International Film Festival and www.Provocate.org
- Saturday 1 pm In God’s Name with a discussion led by an interfaith panel
For more information visit: www.internationalinterfaith.org or call Charlie McDonald at (317) 283 2730
