Latest Episodes
Early Twentieth Century Jewish Migration to Texas
Dr. Suzanne Seriff, from the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies presents a period of Texas history between 1907-1914 in which Jews migrated to the US through Galveston as part of an organized immigration plan to save Jews from the pogroms and Army conscription of Eastern Europe. ...
Holy Conversation Series: Advocacy and Parenting
The Rev. Kristin Braun led the second installment of the Holy Conversations series as we explored Advocacy in Parenting and Family Life. In the Holy Conversation Series, we will learn how to bring our Episcopal faith to bear on current events. ...
Holy Conversation Series: Fr. Chuck and Ben Philpott
Father Chuch Treadwell, rector of St. David's, and KUT Managing Editor Ben Philpott kickoff of the Holy Conversations series discussing Being a Citizen Without Losing Your Religion. ...
Lecture: How Historical Is the Story of Jesus' Birth? And Does It Matter?
In preparation for the season of Advent, join UT Professor and St. David's member, Dr. Brent Landau as he considers the question, "What can we know historically about the birth of Jesus?" ...
Conversation: The Rt. Rev. Kathryn M. Ryan and The Rev. Chuck Treadwell
Fr. Chuck and Bishop Ryan discussed the latest developments in the life of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas during Bishop Ryan's latest visit to St. David's. ...
Exploring Islam Series: Ethics in Islam
Dr. Hina Azam provided an overview on ethics in Islam and the textual sources on which it is constructed. Topics included: What are the central moral and ethical principles of Islam? What does Islam say, if anything, about topics like abortion, poverty, sustainability, economy, gender, warfare, and other religions? Are Islamic ethics compatible with liberal democracy, as envisioned in the U.S. Constitution, or do they require Muslims to establish a theocracy? ...