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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture

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Based at the Lincoln Center campus of New York's Jesuit university, we host cultural events and discussions with leading public figures on faith and life, arts and ethics, politics and morality--basically anything under the sun. Find us at fordham.edu/CRC

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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 3w ago

Virginia Woolf may not be around to see Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The #Odyssey, but her work serves as a helpful guide to make sense of the discourse (and drama) surrounding the upcoming film. Read more from @oliviapoust.bsky.social.

It’s all Greek to me, and you, and you… | SAPIENTIA

Like many people unfortunate enough to occasionally check a certain Social-Platform-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, I was surprised by the visceral reactions to trailers for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of T...

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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Check out "That's So Medieval," a new podcast created by CRC Duffy Fellow Benjamin Bertrand to explore the connection between the medieval Church and the modern world. New episodes of @thatssomedieval.bsky.social drop each Wednesday.

That's So Medieval

Podcast · Benjamin Bertrand · The Middle Ages may not seem all that topical or important in an age dominated by science and technology, yet for better or worse, the medieval period created the world w...

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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

"Back in November 2023 when I was giving a series of lectures in Australia, I would often refer to my host, Marist Br. Mark O’Connor, as a mob boss in the Catholic Church. "I meant it as a compliment." Read more from Chris White here.

‘Reasons for Hope’: Australian lecture series a laboratory for synodality long before Francis or Leo | SAPIENTIA

Back in November 2023 when I was giving a series of lectures in Australia, I would often refer to my host, Marist Br. Mark O'Connor, as a mob boss in the Catholic Church. I meant it as a compliment. F...

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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 6mo ago

For all the attention that closeted queer athletes are getting right now because of "Heated Rivalry," @jimmcd.bsky.social found himself thinking instead of the many queer priests, brothers, and sisters that he has known, and his own experiences as one. Read Jim's piece for Sapientia here:

‘Heated Rivalry’ is a PSA for the Catholic Church | SAPIENTIA

Ilya and Shane are gay hockey players who might not feel out of place in a seminary or rectory.

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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Quiet mysteries shine in a lesser-visited European capital: Sofia, Bulgaria. Four monasteries near Sofia are some of the best places to begin exploring the collective history of faith, art, and spirituality of the Balkans. Read "Where Saints and Secrets Meet" by Bethany Miller to learn more.

Where Saints and Secrets Meet: Four Monasteries Preserving a Thousand Years of Balkan Culture | SAPIENTIA

European capitals are known for their charming draw: historical epicenters wrapped in a tourist-friendly façade of cafés, museums, and walking tours. But there are fascinating reasons to venture beyon...

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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 8mo ago

It was 21 years ago, on December 13th, 2004, that Fr. Roger Haight, S.J., was barred from teaching Catholic theology over his attempts to make sense of Jesus in an interreligious context. Hear from Fr. Haight (1936-2025) in this archival interview with @jimmcd.bsky.social

‘I’m Still Trying to Figure Christianity Out’: The Journey of Roger Haight | SAPIENTIA

On June 19th, New York Jesuit and Fordham resident Fr. Roger Haight, S.J., passed away. A former president of the Catholic Theological Society of America, Haight was a world-renowned theological think...

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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of "Hamnet" captures the grief of the Shakespeare family as they navigate the death of a child. Early on, William recounts the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice to Agnes, his wife, setting the tone for the remainder of the film.

‘Hamnet’: Orpheus, Eurydice, and the Love that Keeps Us Afloat | SAPIENTIA

Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Hamnet captures the beauty and grief of Agnes Hathaway (often known as Anne Hathaway), her husband William Shakespeare, and their family as they navigate the death of their ...

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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Bram Stoker’s "Dracula" and its inspiration, Transylvania’s Vlad the Impaler, are everywhere at Halloween. But in a sense they are always with us. Read Alice Isabella Sullivan’s blog post about the origins of Dracula for #Sapientia. Happy Halloween from the CRC!

Why Vampires Will Never Die | SAPIENTIA

Bram Stoker’s Dracula and its inspiration, Transylvania’s Vlad the Impaler, are everywhere at Halloween. But in a sense they are always with us.

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Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Saint Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai is the center of dispute as the Egyptian government seeks control of the site. Learn more about the importance of the monastery’s archives and holdings in Alice Isabella Sullivan’s latest blog post for #Sapientia.

Mount Sinai: Monasticism, Collections, and Archives | SAPIENTIA

Mount Sinai is home to the oldest active Eastern Christian monastic community in the world and holds a prominent place in Orthodox spirituality. The Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (r. 527-565) built th...

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David Gibson@gibsonwrites.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Take a break from the madness. Come out for a free talk, free book (while supplies last!), and book signing with Blair Braverman. Lincoln Center, NYC. In person, insights, inspiration. And adorable sled dogs tales.

Fordham Center on Religion and Culture @fordhamcrc.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Don't miss your chance to meet Blair Braverman — dogsledder, writer, and adventurer extraordinaire! Blair (@blairbraverman.bsky.social) will join the Center on Religion and Culture at @fordham.edu Lincoln Center on October 9. Register for this free event: forms.gle/F5DBKmmhow5F...