Center on Religion & the Professions

Improving religious literacy among professionals.

Difficult Dialogues Hot-Button Thursday: Abortion

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carpe diemDifficult Dialogues Hot-Button Thursday: Abortion 7:00 PM Join Peter Altschul at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, at Carpe Diem as he explains his pivotal role in forming multiple pro-life and pro-choice dialogue groups throughout the country and the results of these groups, as well as a discussion. If interested, call 573-268-5989. Admission is FREE.

Exhibition: "The Sacred Feminine: Prehistory to Post-Modernity"

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Exhibition and national symposium on religious images of women in art. Exhibit, academic symposium, keynote speaker, additional related events.

This cross-cultural, cross-temporal exhibition encompasses the various roles women have played in religion as reflected in visual culture from antiquity to the present. Artworks represent the ancient Mediterranean (Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Early Christian/Byzantine), western Europe from medieval to present, the Americas, and the non-western world of Africa and Asia. A wide range of media will also be represented, including bronze, stone, wood, and terracotta sculpture, painting, and textiles. [Read more…]

Town Hall & Interactive Theatre

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icon_muCourageous Conversations about Race & Civility: A Dialogue for Everyone.

Join MU’s Difficult Dialogues Interactive Theatre Troupe in a three-part series as they discuss race and civility.

Part 1: Thursday, October 15 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Bush Auditorium.

Film: “Voices”

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Film: “Voices”

When: Wed, October 21, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Chamber Auditorium, New Student Union (map)
Description: Wednesday, October 21st, 7:00-9:00 pm, Chamber Auditorium, New Student Union. “Voices” is a documentary featuring stories of survivors of relationship and sexual violence. The documentary was a collaborative effort between the Stephens College film department and the Shelter. This film is a very emotional and graphic retelling of actual events in women’s lives. Panel discussion will follow. Announcement sponsored by RSVP Center, Department of Student Life, Student Health, Counseling Center and the The Shelter

Film: Cleopatra

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Friday, October 16, 2009.

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille (1934), starring Claudette Colbert and Warren
William.

epic about the Queen of the Nile and her love affairs with
Julius Caesar and Marc Antony is not unfairly considered one of the most
amazing films of all time. Lavish costumes, sets, and overall production
values are pure DeMille, but Colbert’s brilliant portrayal must have given
Liz Taylor pause when she attempted the character again in 1963. Newly remastered by UCLA Film School.

Museum of Art and Archaeology Film Series; co-sponsored by the Center for
Religion & the Professions. All films shown at 7:00 pm, 106 Pickard Hall. Free and open to the public.

International Bazaar at MU

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Mizzou’s international students offer a taste of their culture to Mid-Missouri. International Bazaar is one of Mizzou’s longest running traditions. This year marks the 33rd annual International Bazaar and the 1st MU International Day. Enjoy free ethnic food, beverages, and souvenirs.

Sept. 22, 2009 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lowry Mall
University of Missouri

Sponsored by the MSA/GPC International Programming Committee.

Delta Gamma Lectureship in Values and Ethics Speaker: Lisa Ling

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s155976770224_1494Journalist and international correspondent Lisa Ling will be speaking at Jesse Hall on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are free to MU students with valid ID and $10 to the public.  Doors open at 7 p.m.

Sponsored by Delta Gamma Foundation Lectureship in Values and Ethics, Parents’ Development Council, MU Alumni Association, Student Life, and MSA/GPC Speakers.

Difficult Dialogues Interactive Theatre Troupe Offers In-Class Performances

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bigstockphoto_Theater_Mask_324725University of Missouri-Columbia’s Difficult Dialogues Interactive Theatre Troupe will be performing in classes this fall. Sketches include “Astronomy 101: Science and Religion” and “Parts of Speech,” dealing with religion and free speech.


Interactive theatre performances allow students to give constructive input on discussing religion and try out their ideas by getting involved in the performance.


Funding is limited and anyone interested should contact Professor Suzanne Burgoyne at BurgoyneS@missouri.edu, Cc: noahlelek@mail.mizzou.edu. Please include identify what class is being taught, meeting dates and times, the preferred sketch, and any questions or ideas about the performance.