Providence Events

Advice for Ambassador-at-Large for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback
Advice for the Ambassador-at-Large for Religious Freedom

While the work of the State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom is vital, the ambassador is most effective when he or she influences the department and US policy as a whole. The combination of ambassador-at-large and religion is thus a difficult one at State, so having someone as politically experienced as Brownback in the role is vital.

Jennifer Marshall Discusses Social Policy & International Relations

In this short video, Jennifer Marshall briefly discusses how US national interest and strength in the international system relates to…

Joe Capizzi Discusses Christian Hope & Peace on Earth

In this short video, Joe Capizzi discusses how we should view our past and our future in light of Christian…

Daniel Strand Lecture: “God’s Vocation for Government”

The following lecture was recorded during Providence’s 2017 Christianity and National Security Conference. Daniel Strand argues that theology must determine…

Joseph E. Capizzi Lecture: “Catholic Teaching & Just War”

The following lecture was recorded during Providence’s 2017 Christianity and National Security Conference. Joseph E. Capizzi discusses the nature of…

Joseph Hartman Lecture: “Reinhold Niebuhr for Today”

The following lecture was recorded during Providence’s 2017 Christianity and National Security Conference. Joseph Hartman, who wrote his dissertation on…

Marc LiVecche Lecture: “Jean Elshtain & 9/11”

The following lecture was recorded during Providence’s 2017 Christianity and National Security Conference. Marc LiVecche discusses his late doctoral supervisor,…

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Day 2: The Providence Christianity & National Security Conference 2017

Video links to the presentations from the 2nd day of the Providence conference reflecting on the intersection of Christian intelligence and foreign policy

Paul Marshall Lecture: “Christianity & Islam”

The following lecture was recorded during Providence’s 2017 Christianity and National Security Conference. Paul Marshall discusses the historical relationships between…