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The Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies is a global research center located in the academic heart of the University of Southern California. 📚🏛️✌️🌴
New on Engaging the Divides, IACS Affiliated Research Scholar @triciacbruce.bsky.social writes about her work as consultor to the Vatican’s General Secretariat of the Synod, from meetings with Pope Francis to the ever-watchful gaze of a bobblehead on her desk.

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About the Pope: An Insider’s Reflection on the Synod on Synodality - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
A global research center located in the academic heart of the University of Southern California
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February 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
IACS Affiliated Scholar Elaine Ecklund and author Denise Daniels will examine approaches for understanding how organizations can engage with religion to foster equity and reduce polarization.

Co-sponsored by IACS, @usccrcc.bsky.social and USC Annenberg.

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Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels book talk: ‘Religion in a Changing Workplace’
Join authors Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels for a discussion on their new book Religion in a Changing Workplace. Drawing on extensive research from over 15,000 surveys and 300 interviews,
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February 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Watch a conversation IACS hosted with Dr. Bruce on the role of women in the Church:

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Women in Ministry in the Church
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January 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New on Engaging the Divides, sociologist and IACS Affiliated Research Scholar @triciacbruce.bsky.social reflects on her mother, Mary, and the evolving discussions on women’s roles in the Church and across society.

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Where Women Sit: An Insider’s Reflection on the Synod on Synodality - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
IACS Affiliated Research Scholar Tricia C. Bruce, Ph.D, writes about the Synod on Synodality and women's roles in the Catholic Church.
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January 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Engaging the Divides delves into a wide array of contemporary topics, blending intellectual rigor with a commitment to constructive dialogue.

Read a message from IACS President Dr. Richard Wood: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/2025/01...
Welcome to Engaging the Divides - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
A global research center located in the academic heart of the University of Southern California
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January 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Engaging the Divides reflects the Catholic tradition’s commitment to thoughtful dialogue and its relevance in addressing global and local challenges facing society. Rather than deepen existing divisions, our forum seeks to advance understanding and inspire actionable change.
Welcome to Engaging the Divides - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
A global research center located in the academic heart of the University of Southern California
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January 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Through expert commentary and thoughtful dialogue, we aim to find common ground and craft solutions that inspire understanding and respect.

Join us as we reimagine a future where dialogue leads to collaboration and action. Explore Engaging the Divides at dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/engaging-the-divides
Engaging the Divides - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
Engaging the Divides brings together researchers, scholars and practitioners to discuss contemporary issues and explore solutions to challenges facing society.
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January 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
At IACS, our Affiliated Scholars are researchers and innovators shaping bold conversations at the intersection of faith, history, and culture.

Learn more about Dr. Bitel and the scholars redefining #Catholic thought: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/affilia...

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January 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Her new book from @oupacademic.bsky.social “Otherworld: Nine Tales of Wonder and Romance from Medieval Ireland,” is a lively translation and retelling of little-known stories composed more than a thousand years ago in the monastic libraries of Ireland.

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January 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Co-hosted by the Collaborative for Catholic Organizing and IACS, this session will spark bold ideas and transformative action.

🗓️ RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Book Party: Journal of Catholic Social Thought. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Organizing, Synodality, and Catholic Social Thought and Practice. Edited by Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Erin Brigham, Richard L. Wood
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January 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Join us Friday, Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. PT to hear from editors, authors, and organizers featured in the latest Journal of Catholic Social Thought. Discover how these ideas are being used to shape a more just and compassionate society.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Book Party: Journal of Catholic Social Thought. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Organizing, Synodality, and Catholic Social Thought and Practice. Edited by Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Erin Brigham, Richard L. Wood
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January 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Generations in Dialogue is our flagship program, and the current cohort includes scholars in the fields of religion, #theology, ethics, technology, medicine and science.

Learn more: dornsife.usc.edu/iacs/gid/

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Generations in Dialogue - Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC
The IACS Generations in Dialogue program creates a multi-generational community of scholars.
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January 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM