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Pastor to His Church
Pastor to His Church
02.18.2013 News Story Indian Express

HDS professor Susan Abraham writes in the Indian Express that Pope Benedict's decision to step down from his papal role "embodies the best of Vatican II's vision of collegiality."
Going on 'a Journey in Faith'? How to Contribute to Comparative Theology
Going on 'a Journey in Faith'? How to Contribute to Comparative Theology
02.15.2013 Audio

This lecture was delivered by CSWR visiting scholar Ulrich Winkler as part of the series Comparative Theology: Lectures and Conversations.
Valuing Diversity: Buddhist Reflection on Equity and Education
Valuing Diversity: Buddhist Reflection on Equity and Education
02.13.2013 Video

This lecture and discussion featured Peter Hershock, director of the Asian Studies Development Program at the East-West Center in Honolulu.
HDS Professor Francis Fiorenza Discusses Pope's Resignation on Public Radio
HDS Professor Francis Fiorenza Discusses Pope's Resignation on Public Radio
02.12.2013 News Story WBUR Boston

HDS professor Francis Schüssler Fiorenza discusses the significance of Pope Benedict XVI's surprise decision to resign from the papacy in February 2013.
Vatican in Flux
Vatican in Flux
02.12.2013 News Story Harvard Gazette

Francis Schüssler Fiorenza, professor of Roman Catholic theological studies at HDS, spoke to the Harvard Gazette about the pope's resignation and possible successors
Why Priests Have Power
Why Priests Have Power
02.11.2013 News Story New Republic

Kevin Madigan, Winn Professor of Ecclesiastical History at HDS, reviews Garry Wills's new book, Why Priests? The Real Meaning of the Eucharist in the New Republic.

Alumni Notes and Books - February 2013
Alumni Notes and Books - February 2013
02.07.2013 News Story

HDS graduates serve in a wide variety of vocations and are influencing lives in countries across the globe. Learn more about their latest activities and discover their recent books.
My Neighbor's Faith: A Critical Conversation
My Neighbor's Faith: A Critical Conversation
02.07.2013 Video

This event was cosponsored by CSWR and the Pluralism Project and featured discussion of the book My Neighbor's Faith: Stories of Interreligious Encounter, Growth, and Transformation.
Susan and Jim Swartz Donate $10 Million to Harvard Divinity School
Susan and Jim Swartz Donate $10 Million to Harvard Divinity School
02.06.2013 News Story

With the establishment of the Susan Shallcross Swartz Endowment, the new gift will significantly extend the School's capacity in Christian studies.
Harvard and HDS Celebrate Interfaith Awareness Week
Harvard and HDS Celebrate Interfaith Awareness Week
02.04.2013 News Story

Harvard University and HDS celebrate Interfaith Awareness Week, February 4-9, with events aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding.