Webinar: Truth, Justice, and the Spiritual Way – Imam Ali as Super-hero

Being the First: Reinventing Superheroes | Barnard College. Someone has to do it first. But what does it take? Being the First showcases trailblazers, pioneers, and those who were “the first” in their field. Taking a look at the journey it took to get there, these candid discussions aim to break down stereotypes and explore strategies to accomplish personal, professional, and societal goals.  Sana Amanat ’04, director of content and character development at Marvel Comics, created the first Muslim superhero, Kamala Khan, with her own comic book series, Ms. Marvel. Amanat spoke with Hussein Rashid, adjunct faculty in the Department of Religion, about…

"Jacob and His Twelve Sons: An Interfaith Perspective" | The Frick Collection. A panel of faith leaders discuss the Jacob story as told in three religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Presented in conjunction with the special exhibition Zurbarán’s Jacob and His Twelve Sons: Paintings from Auckland Castle, on view through April 22. Free with museum admission and online registration is required