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To dismantle religious bias and bigotry, ICJS builds learning communities where religious difference becomes a powerful force for good.

American Unexceptionalism Podcast

American Unexceptionalism is a limited-series podcast from Dr. Matthew D. Taylor and the Rev. Susan Hayward about what Americans can learn from people around the world who have resisted religious nationalism and authoritarianism. First episode available Oct. 23.

Listen to the podcast

Faith Inside & Out: Exploring Judaism, Christianity & Islam

Explore our curated resources, assembled with the assistance of ICJS scholars, to help you explore Judaism, Christianity, and Islam from both vantage points. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. We hope this serves as a launching pad to your own learning.

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The 2025 Silber-Obrecht Lecture: “What Does it Mean to be Human?”

Rabbi Dr. Rachel S. Mikva explored how considering the question of the human is essential when navigating religious differences today. Watch the videos of the two lectures and the response by Dr. Younus Mirza, and the Conversation Event held at Goucher College.

Watch the videos

ICJS Insights

Read the most recent issue of ICJS Insights, our monthly newsletter featuring  voices, essays, and perspectives.

Read the September Issue

In moments like this, it is tempting to go to extremes—to divide ourselves into warring camps who lash out at opponents, or opt out of public conversation all together and retreat into silence. But at ICJS, we strive to hold onto our organizational commitment to dialogue, even when it is hard.

Heather Miller Rubens, Ph.D.

ICJS executive director and Roman Catholic scholar