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Interfaith institute receives nearly $1 million to bridge gap between science, religion
October 6, 2016
The Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley recently received a $938,975 grant from the John Templeton Foundation to explore this debate in order to create a common global understanding among two different trains of thought and belief.
Islamophobia and Hate Crimes
September 26, 2016
Mariano Avila's recent piece on Islamophobia & Hate Crimes.
Religion 101 on WGVU: September Interview
September 16, 2016
Religion 101 with guests from the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. Today, Katie Gordon and Sydney Watson talk on Made in Michigan: Interfaith Lab and more.
Interfaith speakers discuss finding solutions for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
September 11, 2016
In order to demonstrate common ground, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies and Kaufman Interfaith Institute examined the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict at the Loosemore Auditorium on Grand Valley State University's Pew Campus.
Interfaith open house provides inclusive space
August 31, 2016
One of the newest social justice centers within the Division of Inclusion and Equity, the Kaufman Interfaith Institute, welcomed students with their open house event on the Cook Carillon Tower lawn Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Religion 101 on WGVU: August Interview
August 19, 2016
Religion 101 with guests from the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. Today, Katie Gordon, Dr. Douglas Kindschi, and Kyle Kooyers talk on the relationship between politics and religion and also tell us about community partnerships.
Kascha Sanor - An Interfaith Journey
July 29, 2016
Beginning in August 2015 at Interfaith Youth Core's (IFYC) Interfaith Leadership Institute in Chicago, Sanor now finds herself one of nine students across the U.S. selected for the IFYC Coach Program.
Religion 101 on WGVU: July Interview
July 15, 2016
Religion 101, a monthly conversation with guests on behalf of the Kaufmann Interfaith Institute. Dr. Doug Kindschi and others discuss GVSU and Intercampus work and Finding Common Ground on Israel/Palestine.
Religion and Violence
June 20, 2016
"It's easy to think that members of ISIS and al-Qaeda are motivated by religious belief, but..."