Solomon-Tenenbaum & Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Lectures

On October 17 & 18, 2007 the Solomon-Tenenbaum and Joseph Cardinal Bernardin lectures will be held at the University of South Carolina. These lectures will focus on the dynamic and volatile state of religious intolerance and interaction in Europe.

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Philip Jenkins of Penn State University will discuss "Christianity, Islam, and Europe's Religious Crisis," and on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m., Dr. Paula Hyman of Yale University will speak on "Antisemitism, Gender, and Jewish Identity in Modern Europe."

At 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jocelyne Cesari, visiting professor at Harvard Divinity School, will join Jenkins and Hyman for a symposium on various topics, including the migration of new ethnic and religious groups to Europe; the fear of Islamic ascendancy; resistance to the inclusion of Muslim Turkey in the new Europe; the new anti-Semitism; secularization; the continuing decline of religious institutions, especially Christian institutions; and prospects for a genuinely multicultural and multi-religious Europe.

All events will be free and open to the public. For more information on both lectureships and this year's speakers, visit the web site – www.cas.sc.edu⁄relg⁄, or call the department of religious studies at 803-777-4100.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Peggy Binette or Margaret Lamb Phone: 803.777.5400; E-mail: peggy@gwm.sc.edu

The schedule:
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., School of Law auditorium - Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Lecture: "Christianity, Islam, and Europe's Religious Crisis." Dr. Philip Jenkins, distinguished professor of history and religious studies at Penn State University.

Thursday, Oct. 18, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m., School of Law auditorium - Symposium: "Secularism, Immigration, and Europe's Religious Crisis," featuring Dr. Philip Jenkins, Dr. Paula Hyman and Dr. Jocelyne Cesari. Moderated by Charles Bierbauer, dean of the College of Mass Communication and Information Studies.

Thursday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Drayton Hall auditorium - Solomon-Tenenbaum Lecture: "Antisemitism, Gender, and Jewish Identity in Modern Europe." Dr. Paula Hyman, the Lucy Moses Professor of Modern Jewish History and Religious Studies at Yale University.