Center for the Study of World Religions

The CSWR building is closed to the public as of March 16, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Video: Contesting the Local in the Global: African Christianities Within the Religious Cosmos

Afe Adogame discusses the role of African Christianity in the religious cosmos in the Center's Hackett Lecture.
Video: The Intelligence Revolution and the New Attention Economy: An Ethical Singularity

Peter Hershock makes the case that realizing more humane global futures depends on developing compassionate ethical creativity.
Video: Becoming the Beloved Community in the Midst of Domestic Terror

The Rev. Dr. Joan R. Harrell gives a womanist critique of a racist campaign of domestic terror in the United States.

Events

Featured Upcoming Event

We hope you'll join us online September 23 at 1 pm (EDT) for "The Campaign for (White) Christian America: Lauren R. Kerby in Conversation with Jeff Sharlet on White Evangelicals in the 2020 Election." Lauren R. Kerby and Jeff Sharlet will discuss the politics of white evangelicals in the U.S. today, focusing on Kerby's new book, Saving History: How White Evangelicals Tour the Nation's Capital and Redeem a Christian America. View our calendar for more details and to RSVP.

Mission

Professor Charles Stang. Photo: Justin Knight

Professor Charles M. Stang
Director, CSWR

The CSWR seeks to promote the study of the world’s religions in their classical and contemporary forms, serving both as a residential community of students and scholars and an international “think tank” in the study of religion.

Thirteen apartments located within the CSWR are available for rent by students and affiliates of Harvard University by application to the Center.

Sherah Bloor

PhD student Sherah Bloor speaks on her work in poetry, philosophy, religion, and community.

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The CSWR building is closed to the public as of March 16, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Video: Contesting the Local in the Global: African Christianities Within the Religious Cosmos

Video: The Intelligence Revolution and the New Attention Economy: An Ethical Singularity

Video: Becoming the Beloved Community in the Midst of Domestic Terror

Events

Featured Upcoming Event

Mission

Residence

Featured Resident

Sherah Bloor

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