Friday, April 13, 8:45am-12:30pm, Thompson Library [11th floor], 1858 Neil Ave. Mall

How has religion contributed to the pursuit of world peace? How has it served as a source of global conflict and violence? Does religious belief play an essential role in bringing about moral progress? Are religious conflicts really about religion?

8:45-9am: Welcoming Remarks

• Don Hubin, Director, OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values

9:00-10:30am: Session 1: Religion and Global Conflict

Speakers:

• José Casanova (Sociology, Theology, and the Berkley Center, Georgetown University)

• William Cavanaugh (Catholic Studies, DePaul University)

• Moderator: Richard Herrmann (Political Science, The Ohio State University)

11am-12:30pm: Session 2: Religion and Global Cooperation

Speakers:

• Azza Karam (Senior Socio-cultural Adviser, UNFPA)

• Donald A. Sylvan (Political Science, The Ohio State University)

• Moderator: TBA