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'Gathering Historias' Reveals Deep-Rooted Connections to Nature and Community

April 29, 2020

Steven Salido Fisher is doing sacred work simply by listening to people as they share the stories in their hearts. The Harvard Divinity School (HDS) student is building on a mission to give people in the local Hispanic community an elevated voice about the natural environment. His project, “Gathering Historias” is documenting, in their native language, their experiences with nature including the historic green space of The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.... Read more about 'Gathering Historias' Reveals Deep-Rooted Connections to Nature and Community

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Clergy Support Columbus Officers’ Civil-Rights Concerns, Other Issues

January 28, 2019
“There is a deeply rooted tradition in the United States, (and) around the world, of clergy functioning as representatives of their community and, in particular, functioning as community representatives who remind the community of their ideals,” says Senior Lecturer Dan McKanan.
Professor Stephanie Paulsell

How Millennials Gather

April 27, 2018
Professor Stephanie Paulsell writes how peer-led discussions among young Muslims, Christian experiments in communal living, and pop-up Shabbat meals embody common yearnings.
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Video: RPP Colloquium: The Restorative Justice Approach

October 5, 2017

This session of the fourth annual RPP Colloquium dinner series explores restorative justice, its spiritual dimensions, and the potential contributions of its approach to advancing sustainable peace in our communities and our world. The session features presentations by Fania Davis, J.D., PhD, Co-Executive Director, Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY); and Sujatha Naliga, J.D., Director, Restorative Justice Project; Vice President, Impact Justice; Just Beginnings Fellow.... Read more about Video: RPP Colloquium: The Restorative Justice Approach

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Restorative Justice: Spiritual Resources for Sustainable Peace in Communities

October 3, 2017

Religions and the Practice of Peace kicked off its 2017-18 colloquium dinner series October 5 with a talk focusing on the restorative justice approach. It will explore restorative justice, its spiritual dimensions, and the potential contributions of its approach to advancing sustainable peace in communities and the world.... Read more about Restorative Justice: Spiritual Resources for Sustainable Peace in Communities

HDS Dean David N. Hempton

Hempton: Belonging at Harvard

September 7, 2017

HDS Dean David N. Hempton is a social historian of religion with particular expertise in populist traditions of evangelicalism in Europe, North America, and beyond. On September 7, he spoke at the Morning Prayers service in The Memorial Church, Harvard Yard. Below are his remarks.... Read more about Hempton: Belonging at Harvard

Angie Thurston and Casper ter Kuile

Humans of HDS: How We Gather

January 30, 2017

HDS alums and current ministry innovation fellows Angie Thurston and Casper ter Kuile examine how non-religious communities come together to find meaningful experiences and belonging.

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