Souls in Community: Faith-Based Response to the Challenge of Social Justice

An interfaith panel explores Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, and Catholic perspectives on social justice and our responsibility toward humanity Moderated by Dr. Joseph Valenzano, Provost of Drake University, this interfaith panel will explore Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, and Catholic perspectives on social justice and our responsibility toward humanity. This comes as part of a larger discusson about the crossroads of religion and politics and "what comes next" in our society. Panel Members: • Tom Quinlan, Director of the St. Joseph Evangelization Center • Rabbi Adam Strater, Ph.D., Rabbi and Jewish Educator • Betsy Monnot, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa • Imam Hafiz Nermin ef. Spahić, Imam of Es Selim Mosque The Dialogue Series is presented by St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center at Drake University. Annually, the Series brings nationally-known speakers to Des Moines to discuss timely topics at the intersection of faith and life. It also provides companion events, inspired by the keynote speakers, for further conversation and action. Learn more about other Dialogue Series events.