Seminar: Justice and Compassion in Buddhist and Christian Traditions

June 17, 1996 - July 26, 1996

The National Endowment for the Humanities is sponsoring a seminar for college teachers to be held at Brown University entitled "Justice and Compassion in Buddhist and Christian Traditions" which will run for six weeks from June 17, 1996 - July 26, 1996. The purpose of the seminar is to investigate whether or not important moral notions such as justice and compassion do or do not overlap significantly in certan Buddhist and Christian traditions. Participants will assess differing views regarding the similarities and differences between the two traditions and will also work on individual projects related to teaching and/or research. College faculty (from non-Ph.D. granting departments) and independent scholars are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents for the last three years. Participants will receive a stipend of $3200.

 The application deadline is March 1, 1996.

For more information and application materials contact Professor John P. Reeder, Jr., Dept. of Religious Studies, Box 1927, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912; telephone: 401-863-3106; e-mail: jreeder@brownvm.brown.edu .


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