Faith and Globalization - Video Faith & Globalization Course

Tony Blair and Senator John Kerry will join Professor Miroslav Volf and the students of Yale University's Faith & Globalisation class to discuss the role of religion in liberal democracy.

Recent events around the world, from the USA to Egypt show the impact that faith can have on politics and political movements.

Tony Blair will be arguing that, "we need religion-friendly democracy and democracy-friendly religion. The time has come to put away the delusions: that faith is diminishing; that religion is not really what it’s about; that a debate about politics can be seriously conducted in the 21st Century without debating religion."

Miroslav Volf, the Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology and Director for the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, defines the terms ‘faith’ and ‘globalization,’ and analyzes examples of their interface.

Prof. Douglas Rae, Richard S. Ely Professor of Management and Professor of Political Science explores historical factors in faith and globalization and explores the “clash of civilizations” thesis.

Tony Blair, Howland Distinguished Fellow at Yale University, responds to a student’s question about the enduring appeal of organized religion and such institutions’ roles in promoting productive and destructive social causes.

Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of Britain, founder and patron of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, discusses democracy in Turkey.

Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of Britain, founder and patron of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, speaks about the values of both secular and religious frameworks and the need for multi-faith work.