ICR Past Events
Institute for Communication and Religion (ICR) regularly holds events that contribute to public dialogue and debate on religious issues. Through these events, the Institute strives to promote scholarly inquiry on the interconnection of communication and religion as well as support and explore the religious dimension of artistic expression and creativity. ICR also seeks to engage University students throughout all academic programs and encourage other academic disciplines within the University as integral partners by holding these important events.
Didn't make it to some of the events? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Below you will find video recordings of previous presentations.
Videos
The Holocaust Art of Arthur Szyk - Oct 12, 2023
This presentation lectures on the artwork of Arthur Szyk, the leading artist for the
rescue of European Jewry during World War II.
Bhagavad Gita Lecture - April 5, 2023
The Institute for Communication and Religion hosted a guest lecture from Indian Bhagavad
Gita expert Pravrajika Divyanandaprana (Mataji), who spoke on the Bhagavad Gita. Her
April 2023 lecture tour of the east coast included Seton Hall alongside MIT and Princeton.
Inciting Peace from the Inside Out - February 7, 2023
On February 7, 2023 Seton Hall students, faculty, staff and administrators were invited
to a day of presentations and workshops exploring the contemplative practices behind
extraordinary peacemakers and how their practices might help us transform our communities
and ourselves.
"Welcome Message" delivered by Prof. Nancy Enright, Ph.D.
"Spiritual Heart of the Struggle for Racial Peace" delivered by Rev. Forrest Pritchett, Ph.D.
"The Wisdom and Practices of Howard Thurman" delivered by Prof. Jon Radwan, Ph.D.
"Spiritual Practices of Peace/Resistance in Ukraine" delivered by Nick Sooy , Ph.D.
"The Wisdom and Practices of Mother Theresa" delivered by Prof. Katherine Hinic, Ph.D.
Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation
Inter/Sections host Bernie Wagenblast interviewed international experts Dr. Anway
Mukhopadhyay from the Indian Institute of Technology in Karagapur and Rabbi Alan Brill
from SHU’s Jewish-Christian Studies program about inter-faith relations and how they
interpret the results from the Pew Research Center's survey on how Indians communicate
across religious boundaries.
Scholars and Artists Explore Music and Spirituality
During the virtual panel "Spiritual Dimensions of Music: Meaning, Interpretation,
and Culture" on March 29, 2021, panelists had an open, insightful conversation about
secular music and its spiritual aspects.
Seton Hall Co-hosts Virtual Symposium on "The Bhagavad Gita and Humanity Today"
On Friday, August 14, 2020, the Institute for Communication and Religion (ICR) co-hosted
the International Gita Symposium 2020 with Singapore's Gita Jayanti Committee. This virtual forum "The Bhagavad Gita and Humanity Today" brought international
scholars and faith leaders together to explore practical wisdom shared in the Bhagavad
Gita, an ancient Hindu spiritual masterpiece.
Swami Makes History with Religious Harmony Event
The Institute for Communication and Religion hosted Swami Sarvapriyananda, the leader
of the oldest Hindu organization in the U.S., to discuss the Hindu perspective on
how all religions can coexist. The event marked the first time that a Hindu dignitary
visited Seton Hall University for a public lecture.
Living Word Project
An evening of interfaith student poetry performances, including poetry, dance, song
and musical interpretations of the experience of faith. The Living Word Project uses
the artistic process as a scaffold for dialogue, providing a vital way for students,
faculty, and alums to live in-conversation. Angela Kariotis Kotsonis, Living Word
Director. Jon Radwan, ICR Director.
Internet Memes and American Civil Religion
Texas A&M's Professor Heidi Campbell speaks about internet memes and how digital media
is used to represent different religious ideas in the public sphere.
Practices That Matter: The Faith and Politics of Dorothy Day
Ronald C. Arnett, Ph.D., a Chair and Professor of the Department of Communication
and Rhetorical Studies, the Patricia Doherty Yoder, and Ronald Wolfe Endowed Chair
in Communication Ethics at Duquesne University, explains how Dorothy Day, a journalist
and social activist, used her faith to advocate for others.
Trump, the 2020 Election and the Limits of Ideology Theory
Seton Hall Professor of Political Science Robert Pallitto explores ideological phenomena
associated with the 2020 presidential race.
Catholics, the Media and the 2020 Presidential Election
Seton Hall Professor of Political Science Jo Renee Formicola examines how critical
a factor is religion in U.S. elections.
Judaism and Christianity in the 2020 Election
Peter Beinart and Jon Radwan, with Host McKenna Schray, answered questions received
ahead of time from attendees, focusing on the topic of the conference: How does communication
and religion come into play during a presidential election?
Q&A session with Ronald C. Arnett, Ph.D.
After the conclusion of the "Communication and Religion in the 2020 Election" Conference,
Arnett answered additional questions submitted by registrants of the event.