This symposium aims to bring leading experts, academics, policymakers, researchers, authors, and activists together to explore the complexity and intersectionality of this topic through the following subthemes:

Deconstruction of the term “Religious Freedom” on a global scale
Preventing religious threats that lead to extremism in the United States
Building bridges across faiths by understanding and respecting difference

With an anticipated attendance of more than 200 individuals, the Bridging The Religious Divide Symposium will strengthen the collective impact by bringing together people who work or are interested in this topic daily. Furthermore, benefits to symposium attendees include:

Expanding their knowledge of the subject
Obtaining new tools, resources, and best practices
Meeting and networking with those working in or interested in this field
Engaging in immediate call-to-actions that funnel their passion into action

Guest speakers:

Aaron Sherinian
Rabbi David Saperstein
Dalia Fahmy
Elizabeth Clark
Marian Edmons-Allen
Rachel Miner