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The EditorsMay 04, 2016
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America Media, in partnership with Imitatio and REMUS, is proud to present a conference on the works of the late theologian René Girard. Presenters include the Rev. James Alison, a noted theologian and scholar, and Duncan Morrow, a leading voice in the Northern Ireland peace talks. Matt Malone, S.J., president and editor in chief of America Media will introduce the speakers, and Sheelah Treflé Hidden, a research associate at the Heythrop Institute: Religion and Society, will moderate.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP required. The event in New York City will be livestreamed on America's website.

Principle and Practice: René Girard, Politics, Religion & Violence

TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
Union Theological Seminary, Social Room, Columbia University | 6 p.m.
Reception to follow | RSVP required: events@americamedia.org or by calling 212-515-0153
 
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016
Cadigan Alumni Center Atrium, Brighton Campus, Boston College | 5:30 p.m.
Reception to follow | RSVP required: www.bc.edu/stmce
 
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016
Hope College, Holland, Michigan | 11 a.m.
Lunch will be provided | RSVP Required: gruenler@hope.edu
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