In the early decades of the 20th century, major figures of modern German-Jewish thought converged upon Daoism as a source of capital-critical alternatives to state power. Ideas from China had been circulating in German-speaking lands since the 18th century of Leibniz and Kant, largely facilitated by German and Dutch Jesuit and colonial networks. By the

Completion of this class will result in the receipt of three (3) continuing education hours. Rebecca Cammy will introduce participants to the novel meaning-centered supervision (MCS) curriculum (an adaptation of meaning-centered psychotherapy) which guides healthcare social workers in connecting a sense of meaning and purpose in work as they develop personal and professional identities. MCS

The Orthodox Christian Studies Center is delighted to present the next episode of its webinar series highlighting the scholarly insights and academic careers of female scholars whose research and writing explore some facet of the history, thought, or culture of Orthodox Christianity. The broadcast will be livestreamed and open to all who have pre-registered. The

Social work interns often have their first client interactions in the field. Integrating their coursework into these clinical interactions can be challenging. Having the emotional and technical support of their field supervisors can turn those challenges into accomplishments. In this seminar, we will discuss the benefits of integrating role-play simulations in supervision to build clinical

How did Christians view and use space in late antiquity? Since the beginning of the academic study of religion, the notion of sacred space has been central to a definition of the ways in which humans bind themselves to the divine. In this discussion, two experts will discuss the role constructions of space played in

Completion of this class will result in the receipt of two (2) continuing education hours. Traditional supervision is rooted in oppressive practices that assume the superiority of one over the other. In addition, because mental health professionals are predominantly white, clinicians of color in community practice or in an internship are more likely to have

"Faith comes by hearing," St. Paul (Rom 10:17). Accordingly, the Orthodox faith is taught, proclaimed, and celebrated in the many hymns of the Church. They are not only important to worship; the hymnographic tradition is key to Orthodox theology. They have a great deal to teach us about the scriptures: how they are interpreted and

During the French Third Republic, which emerged in 1870 and ended in 1940, French Jews, according to James McAuley, “enjoyed a greater level of civic engagement and public visibility … than at any other point in modern French history.” They saw their Frenchness and Jewishness as symbiotic, not contradictory. Those most affluent invested their fortunes

LGBTQIA+ athletes have received considerable news coverage in recent months, and there have been debates on how they can compete against cisgender athletes. Carla Varriale-Barker, who has represented such athletes as part of her sports law-related practice, will discuss the legal and ethical issues involving the right of these athletes to compete, and the paradigm

The second half of the 20th century marks shifts in the representation of Jewish women in Argentine cinema. During the first half of the 1960s, a time when Argentina´s film culture was transformed by the decisive influence of European film modernism but also a time of rarified political climate in which the Eichmann affaire catalyzed

Completion of this class will result in the receipt of three (3) continuing education hours. Approximately 2.7 million grandparents in the United States are raising their grandchildren without a parent present, with the majority raised only by the grandmother. The proportions of these grandparents are highest among Black, Hispanic, and Native-American families. Data from New

Join us for a conversation with Linda McClain about her book Who’s the Bigot? Learning from Conflicts over Marriage and Civil Rights Law. Talking productively about race is a central problem in our divided nation. While some celebrate diversity and inclusion, others feel excluded and fear being tarred as bigots. The hope spawned by Barack

The Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University is delighted to present the next episode of its webinar series highlighting the scholarly insights and academic careers of female scholars whose research and writing explore some facet of the history, thought, or culture of Orthodox Christianity. The broadcast will be livestreamed and open to all who

This virtual conversation will address the recent influx of buses from the U.S.-Mexican border to the NYC area. The event will feature Mary Owens, director of 30th Street Assessment, and Jario Gúzman, president of the Mexican Coalition. Zoom Info https://fordham.zoom.us/j/81315935539 Webinar ID: 813 1593 5539

Social media helped propel recent political movements, such as Black Lives Matter and #MeToo. How might Catholic social teaching play a role in such activism? What might it tell us about online engagement? In this presentation, Duffy fellow Samantha Sclafani will explore the position of religious ethics in the digital public square. Samantha Sclafani is

The Asian American and Pacific Islander Alumni at Fordham (AAF) affinity chapter will gather to learn about updates on efforts to bring an “Asian American Studies” program to Fordham University. There has been much progress made since last year, including receipt of a generous grant. We will be joined by professor James Kim and members

How might spirituality, faith, or religion motivate the work of migration activists? In order to answer this question, 2021-2022 Duffy fellows Madeline Hilf and Afrah Bandagi interviewed activists in New York City and at the Arizona-Mexico border during an investigative trip in early January 2022. Madeline Hilf is a Fordham University senior double majoring in