Lecture Series’ Panel Looks at ‘Religion and Democracy’

The Religion and Society Lecture Series returns this semester with Religion and Democracy, a panel discussion that will approach religious traditions and democracy from both the Christian and Muslim perspectives.

The series, which opens today, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. in the Genesius Theater, seeks to advance healthy relations by promoting open dialogue among groups as a way to build trust and mutual understanding.

The panel will feature presentations from Political Science Professor Dr. Mark Hass and visiting scholar Dr. Ihsan Colak. Dr. Clifford Bob, chair and professor of political science, will serve as moderator.

“This panel discussion is set at a time when our country is going through the frenzy of another presidential election,” said Dr. Marinus Iwuchukwu, associate professor of theology and chair of the Consortium for Christian-Muslim Dialogue. “It’s important to understand how both Christian and Islamic religions contribute or respond to democracy and democratic processes.”

The Religion and Society Lecture Series is hosted by the theology department and presented by the Consortium for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in collaboration with the Turkish Cultural Center of Pittsburgh.

Religion and Democracy is free to attend and open to the public. For more information, visit www.duq.edu/ccmd.