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Compassion and Leadership in a Multifaith World

Georgia Tech & Emory

In February 2015, the Leadership and Multifaith Program (LAMP) held its first annual symposium, entitled "Compassion and Leadership in a Multifaith World" on February 18, 2015, at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

A collaboration of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Institute of Technology and the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, the Leadership and Multifaith Program (LAMP) is made possible through the generous support of H. Bruce McEver, The Foundation for Religious Literacy, and The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations.

Symposium

In February 2015, LAMP hosted its first symposium dedicated to the topic of “compassion.” The following panelists shared their personal experiences of and scholarly expertise about compassion, approaching the topic from different critical lenses: personal/group identities; the histories, preferences, and practices of various faith traditions; the implications of ethical and social responsibility and cultural awareness; and the available evidence of compassion as a leverage for effective and sustainable social change.

► Jacqueline J. Royster, Dean, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology

► Jan Love, Dean, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

► Kenneth J. Knoespel, McEver Professor of Engineering and the Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology

► William H. Foege, Recipient of the Allen Prize for Social Courage

► E. Brooks Holifield, Charles Howard Candler Professor of American Church History Emeritus, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

► Tom Key, Artistic Director, Theatrical Outfit

► Elizabeth Corrie, Director, Youth Theological Initiative, Candler School of Theology

► Yehezkel Landaum Associate Professor of Interfaith Relations, Hartford Seminary

► Ellen Ott Marshall, Associate Professor, Contemporary Christian Ethics and Conflict Transformation, Candler School of Theology Emory University

► Lawrence Foster, Professor, School of History, Technology, and Society, Georgia Institute of Technology

► John M. Klink, President, International Catholic Migration Commission, Inc.

► Rosetta E. Ross, Professor of Religion, Spelman College

► Consuelo L. Campbell, Associate Director, Mental Health Initiative—Liberia, The Carter Center

► Jeremy Cole, Managing Director, Southeast Region, U.S. Fund for UNICEF

► Ali Asani, Professor, Indo-Muslim and Islamic, Religion and Cultures, Harvard University

Georgia Tech & Emory

The Leadership and Multifaith Program, funded by H. Bruce McEver at the Foundation for Religous Literacy is a partnership of the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, Georgia Tech Astrobiology, and the Columbia Theological Seminary, with support from Joel Cowan and from the Center of Theological Inquiry.