Devin Stahl, “The Protestant Work Ethics, Eugenics, and Quality of Life Measures” 

Harkin Institute 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States

On Thursday, September 25, at 6:00 pm in Drake's Sussman Theater (lower level of Olmsted), Dr. Devin Stahl, Associate Professor of Bioethics and Religion at Baylor University, will lecture on “The Protestant Work Ethics, Eugenics, and Quality of Life Measures.” 

Free

Meet My Religious Neighbor: Es-Selam Mosque Grand Opening

Islamic and Cultural Center: Bosniak 17630 Bosniak Lane, Granger, IA, United States

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, we celebrate the grand opening of the Es-Selam mosque in Granger (at 17630 Bosniak Lane). More information when available!

Free

Herbert Moyo, “Ukukhubazeka (Disabilities) in the Nguni Cultural Worldview”

Harkin Institute 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States

On Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 pm in the Harkin Institute (2800 University Ave), Dr. Herbert Moyo, Associate Professor of Theology at University of KwaZulu-Natal, will lecture on “The Protestant Work Ethics, Eugenics, and Quality of Life Measures.” 

Free

Meet My Religious Neighbor: Multi-faith Concert

West Des Moines Christian Church 4501 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, United States

On Sunday, November 2nd, the Des Moines Area Religious Council will host a multi-faith concert at the West Des Moines Christian Church. Check back later for details!

Free

Syed Zaidi, “Islam and Disability”

Harkin Institute 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States

On Thursday, November 20, at 6:00 pm in the Harkin Institute (2800 University Ave), Dr. Syed Zaidi, Lecturer in Philosophy and Religion at Butler University, will lecture on “Islam and Disability.”

Free

Meet My Religious Neighbor: Meditation Workshop and Dialogue

Drake University (Meredith Hall) 2805 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

On Saturday, December 2, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, The Comparison Project hosts a “Meditation Workshop and Dialogue” in Meredith Hall on Drake’s campus. The event, which is free and open to the pubic, features meditation instructors representing different religious and spiritual traditions and techniques. Light breakfast fare will be available.

Free

Helen Lee Turner, “Disability and Personhood among the Navajo People”

Harkin Institute 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States

On Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 pm in the Harkin Institute (2800 University Ave), Dr. Helen Lee Turner, Professor of Religion at Furman University, will lecture on “Disability and Personhood among the Navajo People.”

Free

Sarah Jean Barton, “’The Work of the People’: Disability and Participation in the Christian Tradition”

Harkin Institute 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States

On Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 pm in the Harkin Institute (2800 University Ave), Dr. Sarah Jean Barton, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Theological Ethics at Duke University, will lecture on “'The Work of the People': Disability and Participation in the Christian Tradition."

Free
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