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Fall 2006 Peace Studies Conference
Islam and Peace
A conference exploring peace, war, nonviolence and peacebuilding in the Islamic tradition.
19th Annual Peace Studies Conference
Monday, September 18th, 2006
at St. John's University, Quadrangle
Co-sponsored by: Peace Studies Department, Global Awareness Lecture Series, Department of Theology, CSB Campus Ministry, SJU Campus Ministry, and CSB/SJU Islamic Studies Task Force.
1:00 Introduction Dr. Ron Pagnucco, Department of Peace Studies, CSB/SJU, Quad 264, Saint John’s University
1:05 Welcome Dr. Dallas Kenny, Chair of the CSB/SJU Islamic Studies Task Force, CSB/SJU Dean of International and Experiential Education
1:10 -- 2:15 "Bosnia Yesterday and Today." Dr. Nicholas Hayes, University Chair in Critical Thinking, CSB/SJU, Quad 264
2:40-3:50 "Islam and Peacebuilding: An Overview." Dr. Qamar-ul Huda, Senior Program Associate, Religion and Peacemaking Program, U.S. Institute for Peace. Quad 264
Watch his talk (requires RealPlayer) | Qamar-ul Huda Biography
4:20-5:30 Concurrent Sessions
1. "Religion, Society and Politics in Iran" Dr. Jon Armajani, Department of Theology, CSB/SJU and Dr. Noreen Herzfeld, Departments of Computer Science and Theology, CSB/SJU. Quad 247.
View BBC News' analysis of power in Iran
2. "The 'Frontier Gandhi': Bandshah Khan, and Non-Violent Jihad." Dr. Brendan LaRocque, Department of History, CSB/SJU. Quad 252
3. "Christian Biblical Readings on Peace and Justice: A Muslim Perspective." Imam Yahya Hendi, Muslim Chaplain, Georgetown University. Quad 264.
Imam Yahya Hendi Biography
4. "Interfaith Cooperation in Minnesota." Mr. Owais Bayunus, Council of Trustees member, Islamic Center of Minnesota. Quad 254.
Islamic Center of Minnesota website: www.icmorg.com
5:45- 6:30 Dinner Break
7:00 Keynote "Islam's Theological and Legal Principles on Peace." Imam Yahya Hendi, Muslim Chaplain, Georgetown University. Quad 264.
Watch his talk (requires RealPlayer) | Imam Yahya Hendi Biography
"CSB/SJU and the St. Cloud Somali Community," an informational exhibit by the Service Learning Department, will be on display during the conference in Quad 264.
All sessions are free and open to the public, no registration necessary.
The Peace Studies Department at Saint John's University and College of Saint Benedict is grateful to Lorraine and to the late Robert Breitenbucher for their financial support in presenting this conference and all those who assisted in the preparation and coordination of this event.
For directions to St. John's University and a map of campus, please see http://www.csbsju.edu/about/directions/
Conference Coordinator: Ron Pagnucco, rpagnucco@csbsju.edu; 320-363-5784.
Conference Information: Suzanne Reinert, CSB/SJU Peace Studies Department, sreinert@csbsju.edu, 320-363-2731.