- About the Director
- Core Activities
- Goals
- History
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- Purpose Statement
Mission & Heritage
Purpose
Grounded in the University’s Catholic heritage, the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, and the rich intellectual tradition of the liberal arts, the Center for Religion and Public Discourse promotes informed discussion and scholarship about the common good in the context of faith, religion, spirituality and ethics.
The Center extends the scholarly reach and influence of the members of the University community by sharing their thinking, their scholarship, their creativity and their research within and beyond the University community.
Providing a neutral forum for exploring and critiquing diverse perspectives, and offering opportunities to engage in respectful and intelligent conversations, the Center seeks to advance promote mutual understanding and expand the dialogue between faith and reason.
