Imagine the world through the lens of someone else’s experiences, values, culture, and religion. Think about how all of those factors inform their thoughts and actions - how understanding that context affects your perception of our community.
Empathy for and understanding of the human condition and the religious responses to it are at the heart of everything we do at the Institute.
Join us as we welcome our guests to share their WorldViews.
Fall 2025 |
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Tuesday, September 16 @ 7:00 pm Womenpriests in Contemporary Catholicism The St. Mary Magdalene Community represents a growing movement within the Catholic tradition that ordains women as priests, challenging traditional church authority structures. We’ll explore how this community navigates questions of priesthood, gender, and religious authority. |
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Tuesday, October 21 @ 7:00 pm Reform Judaism: Belief and Practice Today New Location: Moyer Hall, Miller Forum Reform Judaism represents the largest Jewish denomination in America, emphasizing adaptation of traditional practices to contemporary life. Rabbi Bonder will offer insight into how Reform communities maintain spiritual meaning while embracing change. |
Spring 2026 |
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Tuesday, February 24 @ 7:00 pm Meditation and Wellness as Spiritual Practice Location: Seegers Union Event Space Many people seek spiritual fulfillment outside traditional religious institutions through practices like meditation, yoga, and wellness training. Examining the beliefs and philosophies that guide contemporary wellness culture will offer a perspective on these practices from their own spiritual worldview. |
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Tuesday, March 24 @ 7:00 pm Islam, Basketball, and Leadership Location: Seegers Union Event Space Ibrahim Jaaber’s career as a basketball player and leader have been shaped by the intersection of religion and sport. We’ll hear personal stories about navigating religious practices during competitive seasons and how his experiences have informed his current work in Islamic education. |
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Food and drink will not be served during the event.
Visitors to the College are required to review and adhere to any Muhlenberg College current COVID policy. Please DO NOT come to campus if you are symptomatic or have had a recent COVID exposure.
Youth & Prejudice
The Youth & Prejudice: Reducing Hatred, Lessons of the Holocaust conference is a virtual conference partnering with school communities in teaching the historical realities of the Holocaust and preparing students to be upstanders against prejudice in today’s world. The program provides a variety of resources including survivor testimonies, discussion/reflection questions, dramatic performance, poetry and art, and a variety of activities adaptable for either classroom or at-home use.
If you are an educator who would like to receive more information about participating in this event, please email us at [email protected].
