Council for America's
First Freedom



Education Programs


Lectures and Presentations

Below is a listing of Lectures and Presentations being offered by the Council in the Richmond area and across the country.

Governor Tim Kaine enjoys the evening after presenting the Virginia First Freedom Award to Charles Haynes

Co-Hosted Programs

October 10 , 2008

Co-sponsored conference:  "The Future of U.S. International Religious Freedom Policy: Recommendations for a New Administration. " Hosted by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs.

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

October 7 & 14, 2008

Chaplain's Lecture Series: The Rev. C. Douglas Smith and Dr. Isabelle Kinnard: The Preacher and the Pundit, analyzing the role of faith in American politics

Westminster Canterbury Commons, Richmond, VA

April 21 , 2008

Ambassador Seiple to speak at co-sponsored conference:  "A Decade of U.S. International Religious Freedom Policy: Assessing the Results." Hosted by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs.

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

April 11 , 2008

Interfaith Dialogue on Religious Extremism. Co-sponsored with World Affairs Council, VCU-Wilder School, and East West Institute.  Venue has newly modernized AV system.

Virginia Commonwealth Univ, Rm 203 in Hibbs Bldg, Richmond, VA

March 6, 2008

The Miller Center, McNeil-Lehrer Productions and the Council for America's First Freedom will co-host a debate on religion, politics and public policy.

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA

February 25 , 2008

Miller Center Forum: "Religion in the Public Arena: Contours of the Debate."  See Podcast of Isabelle Kinnard speaking on issue.

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA

September 9-13, 2007

International Religious Liberty Association's Panel of Experts Conference

Council offices.

February 25, 2008 Co-sponsored conference:  "Religious Freedom and U.S. Foreign Policy: Taking Stock, Looking Forward." Hosted by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. See invitation. Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Speaking and Teaching Engagements

September 18-21, 2008

Religious Newswriters Association annual conference. The Council is a sponsor of the event and Ambassador Seiple will speak.

Washington, DC

June 23-27, 2008

Footprints of Religious Freedom - A Teacher's Institute.  Area teachers will learn how Richmond's religious people and institutions have impacted law, politics, and social movement in this city, state and nation.

Council's office

April 24 , 2008

Sixth Commonwealth Education Law Conference.  Isabelle Kinnard speaking on: "Strategies for Introducing Int'l Human Rights & Religious Freedom Norms in the High School Curriculum."

Virginia Commonwealth University

March 14-15, 2008

National Council for History Education, Colloquium for Newport News Schools.  Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

Newport News, VA

March 30, 2008

St. Paul's Adult Forum:  "When Church and State Conflict."  Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

February 26 , 2008

Jewish Women's Club.  Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

Richmond, VA

February 25, 2008

Washington Debate Society - students debate on religion in government and politics. Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

October 26, 2007

Silver Anniversary, Emory University Center for Law and Religion.  Ambassador Robert Seiple speaking.

Emory University , Atlanta, GA

October 11, 2007

Flushing Remonstrance Project.  Presentation by Ambassador Robert Seiple.

New York Historical Society

September 26, 2007

Religion Newswriters Association Conference.  Ambassador Robert Seiple speaking.

San Antonio, TX

September 21, 2007

Global Leadership Conference.  Ambassador Robert Seiple speaking.

Washington, DC

As requested

Teaching American History Grant Presentation: Hampton City Schools.  Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, VA

As requested

Addresses at Virginia Commonwealth University

 

Annual Event

June 1, 2008

Chesed Awards.  Tommy P. Baer, Council Chair, to receive the Chesed Award.

Richmond, VA

January 15, 2009

First Freedom Awards Dinner

At the Richmond Marriott Hotel

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