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Online Lecture: The Role of Sacred Texts in World Religions

Program No. 25211RJ
Join us on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2 p.m. (ET)/11 a.m. (PT) for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about how sacred texts are used in different religious traditions.
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Sacred texts are central to the world’s major religions, but their influence extends far beyond the written word. Join religion scholar Brian Carwana as he explores how these texts shape spiritual traditions, from offering guidance and liturgy to inspiring music, art, and ritual. Learn how sacred texts function as objects of devotion, sources of meaning, and frameworks that shape how people understand themselves and the world.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Brian Carwana
Brian Carwana left a business career to follow his passion for world religious and spiritual traditions. He acquired a practical education by listening to religious leaders, visiting houses of worship, and observing services. He also earned a Ph.D. in religion from the University of Toronto. He is now the executive director of Encounter World Religions Centre, an educational organization promoting religious literacy and informed understanding of cultural diversity.

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Brian Carwana left a business career to follow his passion for world religious and spiritual traditions. He acquired a practical education by listening to religious leaders, visiting houses of worship, and observing services. He also earned a Ph.D. in religion from the University of Toronto. He is now the executive director of Encounter World Religions Centre, an educational organization promoting religious literacy and informed understanding of cultural diversity.
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