Author: Religious Freedom Center

Newseum Institute to Offer Graduate-Level Courses on Religious Freedom

Today, the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute and Claremont Lincoln University have announced a partnership offering courses designed to equip civic and religious leaders to navigate the intersection of religion and public life.
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RFC’s Rev. Nathan C. Walker Presents at IDLO’s Conference on Freedom of Religion in Rome

The International Development Law Organization held a half-day conference Nov. 8 in Italy to discuss the role of the rule of law in securing freedom of religion or belief.
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Haynes: Op-ed in The Washington Post

The Religious Freedom Center’s founding director, Charles C. Haynes, writes for The Washington Post on why many are concerned about a federal report on civil rights.
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Faith by the Numbers: The Socio-economic Impact of Religion in the U.S.

Religion in the United States today contributes $1.2 trillion each year to our economy and society. These contributions range from the basic economic drivers of any business—staff, overhead, utilities—to billions spent on philanthropic programs, educational institutions and health care services.
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Bruce McEver Claims Medal in Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards

Seven business men and women from around the world were honored for using their businesses to bridge cultural and religious divides, including H. Bruce McEver, co-founder and chairman of Berkshire Capital Securities LLC, the winner of a Bronze medal.
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Education and Security

A new literature review by education specialists at McGill University, and published by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, looks at the global understanding of the role of education in countering violent extremism both in theory and in practice.
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The Religious Freedom Center and Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond Announce Partnership

Blended-learning courses will help civic and religious leaders navigate the intersection of religion and public life.
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Job Posting: Project Manager

The Project Manager will help implement the Georgia 3Rs Project, a three-year initiative designed to promote religious literacy and religious liberty in three Georgia public school districts.
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Joint Statement Condemning Newt Gingrich’s Proposal to Deport American Muslims

Religious Freedom Center and Interfaith Alliance condemn Gingrich’s proposal as unconstitutional, misinformed and dangerous.
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The Religious Freedom Center and Wesley Theological Seminary Partner for Fall Courses

Using a blended-learning model, the courses are designed to help civic and religious leaders address the nation’s rapidly expanding pluralism.
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