World’s Religions Lecture Series

Lectures take place in the Aquinas College Wege Ballroom. Simple lunch begins at 11:45 a.m. Lectures are from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Both the lunch and lecture are free and open to the public. Sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Monsignor Charles W. Popell Fund.

Judaism: The Role of Prayer
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Presenter: Rabbi Albert Lewis, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Emanuel
Presenter: Dr. Shirley Lewis, PhD, Professor Emerita In-the-College, Aquinas College

Islam: The Role of Prayer
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Presenter: Ali Erhan, Director of Business and Corporate Relations, Aquinas College and Executive Board Member of the Islamic Institute on East Paris and Member of the Islamic Center
Presenter: Imam Muaz Redzic, Imam, Bosnian Cultural Center

Hinduism: The Role of Prayer
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Presenter: Fred Stella, Pracharak, West Michigan Hindu Temple
Presenter: Beena Chandran, Board Member, West Michigan Hindu Temple

Buddhism: The Role of Prayer
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Presenter: Venerable Deokwun Russell Pitts, Monk, Grand Rapids Zen Center and Buddhist Temple

Christianity: The Role of Payer
Tuesday, February, 21, 2012
Presenter: Sr. Diane Zerfas, O.P., Director, Dominican Center, Marywood
Presenter: Sherrill Vole, Minister for Christian Education and Family Life, Westminster Presbyterian Church