Marquette Center for Peacemaking

Soup with Substance: Gandhian Economics and Conflict Resolution

Wednesday, October 2 | 12:00-1:00p.m. | Holthusen Hall, 4th Floor

Dr. Lingam Raja is a professor at the Gandihigram Rural Institute in India. He will talk about what Gandhi taught about economics and on what he bases these teachings. Dr. Raja will also describe why, where and when Gandhian economics are needed.

Nonviolence in World Religions Symposium

Thursday, October 3 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Raynor Libraries Beaumier Suites

Join us for a one-day symposium on Nonviolence in World Religions. Choose from seven different sessions on peacemaking, nonviolence, forgiveness, and justice in seven major religious traditions.

This symposium will give prominence to the transformative teachings and practices within each of the major world religions while helping us grow in our knowledge of how all faith traditions have the capacity to transform human consciousness and promote peace throughout the world.

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This event is co-sponsored by the Marquette University Center for Peacemaking, the Office of the Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, the Edward D. Simmons Religious Commitment Fund, and the U.S. Institute of Peace.