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Oct 7: After Armageddon: The Politics of the End Time

Noted Harvard theologian Harvey Cox will join the Center for Ethics on October 7 as part of the religion and globalization lecture series:

American Protestant dispensational fundamentalism --by means of the wildly best-selling Left Behind series of novels--is having an impact (both direct and indirect) on US foreign policy, especially in the Middle East, The scenario for the "end-time" includes the return of the Jews to a homeland, the "rapture", the rebuilding of the Temple, an attack by the forces of the anti-christ, the miraculous intervention of the warrior Jesus and the conversion of the Jews. This fatalistic scenario distorts the political and moral realities, skews the perception and judgment of millions of readers, and has become a major barrier to a genuine peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Cox will lecture October 7 at 7:30pm on "After Armageddon: The Politics of the End Times." The lecture will take place in the Winship Ballroom in the Dobbs University Center (DUC), and a reception and book signing will follow. Nearby parking is available in the Michael Street or Peavine Decks. The event is free and open to the public, and no reservations are necessary.

Kinlaw featured in Atlanta Business Journal profile

Center for Ethics Associate Director Kathy Kinlaw was featured recently in an Atlanta Business Journal feature article.

Oct 27: From the Ashes of Corporate America: Can a Phoenix Arise?

WABE and the KSU Coles College of Business are pleased to host a forum of business schools to discuss the future of business ethics on Monday October 27th, 2003 at BellSouth's Midtown Facility at 725 W. Peachtree Street (at the corner of 3rd). Come at 6.30pm for light refreshments and 7-9pm for the forum.

The forum is intended to attract business people on the Greater Atlanta area, especially those who are in a position to influence business ethics in their organizations, and those who are thinking of adding an M.B.A. to their skills set. Faculty, staff and students of all local universities are also welcome The general public is also invited. WABE will record the Forum for later broadcast

In the wake of the recent corporate scandals, one must ask "Whose fault is it? The individuals or the system, and what can we do to prevent them happening again?" In addition to creating new laws (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley) and punishing the convicted, part of the solution is to address the role of Business Schools. The WABE FM 90.1 and Coles College of Business Ethics Forum is an opportunity for the public to mentally bridge the gap between theory and reality. A Panel of speakers representing five Georgia universities will provide different perspectives on the responsibility of Business Schools to produce an ethically-grounded managerial and executive workforce. In the Q & A session that will follow, it is hoped that business leaders will contribute their views on the practicalities of these perspectives. The goal of the evening is to address educational processes that will transform ethical ideals into strategically-sound business practices.

Sept 23: Principalities & Powers in Globalized Conflict

Noted biblical scholar Walter Wink will join the Center for Ethics September 23 and 24 to inaugurate the year's series on "Religion & Globalization."

Wink will lecture Tuesday, September 23 at 7:30pm on "Principalities & Powers in Globalized Conflict." The lecture will take place in Winship Ballroom in the Dobbs University Center (DUC), and a reception and book signing will follow. Nearby parking is available in the Michael Street or Peavine Decks. The event is free and open to the public, and no reservations are necessary.

Wink will conduct an interactive workshop on approaches to nonviolence on September 24 from 3pm to 5pm in the Cox Hall Ballroom. The workshop is especially for Emory students, but all are welcome. Emory professors bringing large groups (ten or more) should email Chance Hunter.

[ Posted by Chance Hunter on September 15, 2003 | Article Link | More Public Events articles | Comments (1) ]

EASL deadline extended until September 11

The deadline for applications to the 2003-2004 EASL Forum is extended until Thursday, September 11. Applications are available here.