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Religion and Faith-Based Initiatives in Urban Communities

October 21, 2003

Stephen Goldsmith former mayor, Indianapolis

Marc Landy professor, political science, Boston College

Thomas Massaro Weston School of Theology

Joseph M. O'Keefe interim dean, Lynch School of Education, Boston College

Former Indianapolis mayor Stephen Goldsmith, special advisor to President Bush on faith-based and not-for-profit initiatives, keynotes a panel discussion on the role of religion in American cities. The panel also includes Boston College political science professor Marc Landy, Thomas Massaro, of the Weston School of Theology, and Lynch School of Education Interim Dean Joseph O'Keefe.

Boston College political science professor Alan Wolfe, director of the Boisi Center, moderates. Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Joseph Quinn, provides the introduction.

Topics: Culture & Identity | Politics & Public Affairs

Tags: Activism | Community Building | Lifestyle | North American | Christian | Spirituality & Religion

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