“Reaching Beyond Bias” October 9 – 10, 2016
Dr. Todd Green
Events in bold are open to the public
Sunday, October 9, 2016 11:45 am – 1 pm
“Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?”
Lunch Presentation and Conversation
Grace Lutheran Church, 205 South Garner Street, Fireside Room
Sunday, October 9, 2016 2 pm – 4 pm
Interfaith Coffee Hour
“Building Bridges: Confronting Islamophobia”
University Baptist and Brethren Church, 411 South Boroughs Street
Hosted by the Interfaith Initiative of Centre County
Open to the Public
Sunday, October 9, 2016
7 pm – 8:30 pm
“Islamophobia Unplugged: Experiences, Thoughts and Reflections Together”
Dinner and Conversation for student ministry groups (LSC, WPF, Wesley PSU and 3rd Way)
Fireside Room at Grace Lutheran Church
Monday, October 10
9 am – 9:50 am
Class Presentation for Introduction to Islam hosted by Dr. Jonathan Brockopp
Monday, October 10, 2016
11:30 – 1 pm
“Challenging Islamophobia: Some Practical and Impractical Suggestions for Overcoming Anti-Muslim Bigotry”
Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, Harshbarger Room
Lunch conversation with religious leaders from campus and community
By Invitation
Monday, October 10, 2016
5 pm – 6:30 pm
Dinner and Discussion with Muslim Students
Title: Causes of Islamophobia throughout the World and Practical Next Steps for Muslims
Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, Garden Room
By Invitation
Monday, October 10, 2016
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Lecture
“What is Islamophobia? Causes and Casualties of Anti-Muslim Bigotry in America”
Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
Memorial Lounge, Reception to follow
Open to the Public
Todd Green, PhD, is a religious historian who studies Islamophobia, secularization and interfaith dialogue. He is the author of Fear of Islam: Islamophobia in the West, and is a 2016-2017 Franklin Fellow advising the US State Department on Islamophobia in Europe.
These events are sponsored by Lutheran Campus Ministry at Penn State and Lutheran Student Community, the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development, Interfaith Initiative of Centre County and the Muslim Student Association.
Co-sponsors include Allegheny Synod – ELCA, Westminster Presbyterian Fellowship, 3rd Way Collective, Wesley PSU, Hillel Penn State, and Grace Lutheran Church.