Time: 4:00pm
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Location: Boardroom, St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta
You are invited to join us for a special presentation by Dr. Michael Higgins:
A Many Mottled Beast: Religion, Media, and the Public Square
An exploration of the complex, often contradictory, muddled and contorted media perspective(s) on the role of religion in the public arena. Drawing on some meaningful and credible correctives around the misperception of faith by reporters, commentators and analysts this presentation will highlight some of the extraordinary work done by investigative journalists and why, in the end, their work has been a boon for religion.
About Dr. Michael Higgins:
Dr. Higgins is a Professor of Religious Studies and Vice-President for Mission and Catholic Identity at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. He is the past-president of two Canadian Catholic universities, a Senior Fellow of Massey College in the University of Toronto, an award-wining broadcaster and documentarian, CTV papal commentator, Globe and Mail Vatican Affairs columnist, and the author and co-author of numerous books.
St. Joseph's College would like to thank the Chester Ronning Centre for providing the opportunity to host Dr. Higgins' presentation.
Please RSVP for this presentation to: sara.mckeon@ualberta.ca
Refreshments will be available