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Buddhist-Christian Perspectives on Contemplative Practices and Religious Belonging

The Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies (new window) (SBCS) is a coordinating body supporting activities related to the comparative study of, and the practical interaction between, Buddhism and Christianity. 

The society welcomes scholars and practitioners who are grounded in different expressions of Buddhism and Christianity, and it encourages those who report on Buddhist-Christian dialogue and comparative study, both as historical research and contemporary practice, to employ analytical and theoretical tools and set their discussion within the framework of broader human history. As part of its annual conference, the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies hosted two public panels over two days: “Contemplative Practices and Religious Experiences: Buddhist-Christian Perspectives” and “Natal and Convert Christians and Buddhists.”

This event was co-sponsored by the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies, Georgetown University’s Department of Theology and Religious Studies and its Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. Learn more here

The Theological Legacy of Gerard Mannion

Please join us for a tribute to the late Gerard Mannion, holder of the Amaturo Chair in Catholic Studies at Georgetown University and a senior research fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, was a dynamic and creative theologian at the cutting edge of issues relating to church and society, ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, and ecclesial identity.

This online discussion will include our department fellows Leo Lefebure, Peter Phan, and Dale Irvin. They will join a number of Gerard’s other close and distinguished colleagues and friends.

Information and an opportunity to register and RSVP for the online discussion may be found at: