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Inciting Peace from the Inside Out

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
University Center, South Orange Campus 

We are living in a time of great conflict and division around the world and here at home, from the war in Ukraine to the murders of George Floyd and countless other Black Americans. These problems can seem insurmountable, but peacemakers like Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Howard Thurman, and Thich Nhat Hanh have shown us there is a path to peace.

On February 7 Seton Hall students, faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to a day of presentations and workshops exploring the contemplative practices behind these extraordinary people and how these practices might help us transform our communities and ourselves.

Join us for a session or the full day. Registration is required and will be closed on February 2, 2023. 

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Agenda

9:30-9:45 a.m.

"Welcome"
Nancy Enright, Ph.D.
Director of the University Core

9:45 - 10:45 a.m

Plenary #1: "The Spiritual Heart of the Struggle for Racial Peace and Justice"
Rev. Forrest Pritchett, Ph.D.
Senior Adviser to the Provost on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
10:45-11:00 a.m.

Coffee Break 

11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Workshops (Select one): 

  • "The Wisdom and Practices of Mahatma Gandhi"
  • "The Wisdom and Practices of Howard Thurman"
  • "The Wisdom and Practices of Thich Nhat Hahn"

12:00-12:45 p.m.

Lunch (for faculty participants)

12:45-1:45 p.m.

Plenary #2: "Spiritual Practices of Peace and Resistance in Ukraine"
Nick Sooy,  Ph.D.

1:45-2:00 p.m.

Break 

2:00-3:15 p.m.

Concurrent Workshops (select one): 

  • "The Wisdom and Practices of Mother Theresa" 
  • "The Wisdom and Practices of Howard Thurman"
  • "The Wisdom and Practices of Thich Nhat Hahn"

3:15-3:30 p.m.

Break 

3:30-4:00 p.m.

Closing Reflections 
Patrick Manning, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair of Pastoral Theology

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Professor Patrick Manning, Ph.D. at [email protected].