Category Archives: The Headlines

One Nation and Unity Productions Foundation, along with the USC Center on Public Dipomacy at the Annenberg School, the USC Annenberg Knight Chair in Media and Religion, and the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture present Laughing While Muslim: … Continue reading →

Participants in Northern Ireland peace-building efforts join scholars of public diplomacy and international relations to discuss track two diplomatic initiatives. Examining the limits and lessons of public diplomacy, inter-community cultural work, and related state and NGO initiatives, participants ask whether … Continue reading →

Creator and host of American Public Media's Speaking of Faith, radio journalist Krista Tippett discusses spirituality politics, and  international relations with Diane Winston. Watch video of the event.

Speaking about her new book, Former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and Robert Kennedy's eldest child, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend described how America's churches have forgotten their prophetic political role. Watch video of the event.

What are the political prospects for same-sex marriage in California and around the nation? Kenneth Starr and other experts discuss an upcoming state Supreme Court case and other legal issues related to this hot-button issue. Co-sponsored by The Pew Forum … Continue reading →

Whether religion is a private matter or a public concern is a central question for faith traditions in today's world. Leora Batnitzky, Professor of Religion at Princeton University, reviews the Jewish experience as a case study of the relationship among … Continue reading →

Matt Gainer's photojournalism documents the monthly Marian gatherings in California City, CA. The exhibit was part of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture's Visionaries & Vision-Hunters conference. 

Jesus Camp, nominated for a Best Documentary Oscar for 2006, follows a group of young children to Pastor Becky Fischer's “Kids on Fire Summer Camp,” where kids are taught to be dedicated soldiers in God's army. The film is a … Continue reading →

At The Museum of Television and Radio, journalists discussed gender, media stereotypes, diversity, and social activism with Muslim community leaders and scholars of islam. This event was made possible through the generosity of The Al Ameen Foundation, Amina Adaya, Salim … Continue reading →

Geneive Abdo reports on post 9/11 Muslim life in the U.S. A former reporter and author of several books on Islam, Ms. Abdo's most recent book focuses on American youth. Watch video of the event. Watch an interview by Reuters.