Learn about the work that Convergence is doing to increase awareness and understanding of religious, spiritual, and secular identities on college and university campuses.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. J. Cody Nielsen is the founder and director of Convergence, an organization focused on using policy, practice, and training to improve campus climates for religious, spiritual, and secular identities.
Thursday, Jan. 28 – Joshua Patterson will discuss the the recent report “Humanities in American Life: Insights for Religious Studies” (American Academy of Arts and Sciences) and make connections with the current state of teaching about religion in higher education.
October 14, 2020 – Callid Keefe-Perry will discuss his research exploring the relationship between individuals (a) orientations toward religion and spirituality with (b) their sense of the purpose of public schooling.
February 3, 2020 – Ryan Gardner shares about his efforts to advance more opportunities for students to engage with religious literacy on his campus.
