Claremont Lincoln University is a new catalyst for change, taking on the world’s most menacing obstacles to peace as a major sponsor and participant in the 2015 Parliament of World Religions.

The university’s master’s degree programs in Interfaith Action, Ethical Leadership and Social Impact are empowering students around the world to bring about change and restore health to communities afflicted by violence, indifference and discrimination. 

At this year’s Parliament, Claremont Lincoln will be unveiling its ground-breaking Interfaith Certificates, providing two pathways to better understanding and dialogue within the interfaith context. 

To learn more, visitors are welcome to stop by the university’s exhibit space (Booth 9) and attend its lectures listed below.

Interfaith Certificates: (first course free with sign up)

How have the world’s major religions developed and interacted across time and geography? Visit Claremont Lincoln University at Booth 9 to try out their pioneering Interfaith Certificates for new learners and experienced professionals. After the demo and sign up, participants will receive a free one-hour introductory course to explore topics like religion and science, diverse rituals and feasts, and religious conflict and peace-making.

Claremont Lincoln University Presentations:

“Extending Inclusivity: Using Online Resources to Sustain Radically Accessible Dialogue”

Friday, Oct. 16, 8:30-10 a.m., Room 253 A

(Dr. Stephanie Varnon-Hughes, Dr. Whitny Braun)

“Confronting Ideological Violence and Hate Speech: Introducing a New Paradigm for Interfaith Action” 

Friday, Oct. 16, 2-3:30 p.m., Room 355 BC

(Dr. Darrell Ezell, Dr. Keith Burton, Dr William McGarvey, Dr. Ejaz Naqvi)

“Exploring the Role and Importance of Interfaith in 2020”

Saturday, Oct. 17, 10-11:30 a.m., Room 355 BC

(Dr. Eileen Aranda, Dr. Jerry Campbell, Dr. Mel Gottlieb, Dr. Darrell Ezell)

“Effective Ways of Spreading Interfaith Education in our Communities”

Saturday, Oct. 17, 10-11:30 a.m., Room 155 D

(Maneck Bhjuwala)

“The Future of Syria and the Region: A New Faith-Based Governing Model”

Saturday, Oct. 17, 3:30-5 p.m., Room 155C

(Mahmoud Harmoush)

“The Value in Bringing Sacred-Secular Voices to the Table: Peacemaking in an Interfaith Era” 

Sunday, Oct. 18, 1:45-3:15 p.m., Room 250 B

(Dr. Darrell Ezell)

“Death Without Distruction: How Sallekhana, the Jain End-of-Life Fasting Ritual, Provides an Ecologically Friendly Exit”

Sunday, Oct. 18, 1:45-3:15 p.m., Room 251 C

(Dr. Whitny Braun)

“Trauma, Death and Dignity: How Faith is a Source of Strength”

Monday, Oct. 19, 12:15-1:45 p.m., Room 251 C

(Dr. Whitny Braun)