The Religions and Human Spirit initiative creates interdisciplinary research and partnerships to address pressing issues of religion and our common life: peacebuilding, sexuality, health, contemplative practices, science and the arts.

Religions. We seek to reshape and strengthen the interdisciplinary and international study of religions through innovative scholarship and ethical engagement, attending to sources, traditions and practices of religious communities.

Human Spirit and Common Life. We seek to enhance the contributions of religion to building a civic culture, understanding social-environmental issues and enhancing our common good locally and globally.

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