Yale University

Episodes

1. 110

   @Yale Live with Professor Shelly Kagan

   Lively interview with Yale University philosopher, Shelly Kagan, about death, the subject of his popular Yale course and new book.

   Jun 18, 2012
2. 109

   Yale College Freshmen Assembly 2010

   Members of the Yale College Class of 2014 and their families and friends are welcomed to the University in Woolsey Hall by the Dean and the President.

   Oct 14, 2010
3. 108

   Yale University Class of 2010, Baccalaureate Ceremony

   The Yale College Class of 2010 Baccalaureate Ceremony took place in Woolsey Hall on May 22nd, 2010. Yale President, Richard C. Levin, and Yale College Dean, Mary Miller, address the graduating seniors.

   Jul 6, 2010
4. 107

   Yale University Class Day Speaker, President Bill Clinton

   Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, speaks at Yale University's 2010 Class Day.

   Jul 1, 2010
5. 106

   That's Why I Chose Yale - Residential Colleges

   Songs from "That's Why I Chose Yale" - an introduction to undergraduate life at Yale College. Available at www.yale.edu/admit and on YouTube.

   Feb 17, 2010
6. 105

   That's Why I Chose Yale- End Credits

   Songs from "That's Why I Chose Yale" - an introduction to undergraduate life at Yale College. Available at www.yale.edu/admit and on YouTube.

   Feb 17, 2010
7. 104

   That's Why I Chose Yale- Finale

   Songs from "That's Why I Chose Yale" - an introduction to undergraduate life at Yale College. Available at www.yale.edu/admit and on YouTube.

   Feb 17, 2010
8. 103

   That's Why I Chose Yale- Extracurricular Groups

   Songs from "That's Why I Chose Yale" - an introduction to undergraduate life at Yale College. Available at www.yale.edu/admit and on YouTube.

   Feb 17, 2010
9. 102

   That's Why I Chose Yale - Academics

   Songs from "That's Why I Chose Yale" - an introduction to undergraduate life at Yale College. Available at www.yale.edu/admit and on YouTube.

   Feb 17, 2010
10. 101

    Faith and Human Rights: Local and international human rights bodies

    Kamari Clarke and John Witte respond to a student's question about how to adjudicate between international and national standards of human rights

    Dec 17, 2009
11. 100

    Faith and Human Rights: Christian and Muslim notions of faith and rights

    John Witte responds to a comment about the differing ideas of faith in Christianity and Islam and the implications for accepting a universal declaration of rights.

    Dec 17, 2009
12. 99

    Faith and Human Rights: Interview with John Witte, Jr.

    Miroslav Volf interviews John Witte, Jr. about human rights language in today's globalized world, the historical development of human rights law, and the enduring need of universal human rights discourse in contemporary society.

    Dec 17, 2009
13. 98

    Faith and Human Rights: Main Session

    After introductory remarks by Miroslav Volf, John Witte, Jr. presents his case for a theory of universal human rights, and Kamari Clarke argues for the need to locate human rights discourse within particular contexts.

    Dec 17, 2009
14. 97

    Faith and Human Rights: Religious basis for human rights

    John Witte responds to a question about whether there is a common enough basis among world religions for a human rights declaration.

    Dec 17, 2009
15. 96

    Faith and Economic Activity: Balancing corporate goals and social responsibility

    Christine Bader and Tim Collins respond to student questions on corporate social responsibility.

    Dec 17, 2009
16. 95

    Faith and Human Rights: Topic Introduction

    The language of human rights has become the universal moral discourse in our globalized era. Explore how faiths support and motivate respect for these rights or critique and oppose the validity of human rights.

    Dec 17, 2009
17. 94

    Faith and Economic Activity: Holding corporations responsible for social decisions

    Christine Bader and Tim Collins respond to student questions on corporate social responsibility.

    Dec 17, 2009
18. 93

    Faith and Economic Activity: Main Session

    After introductory remarks by Joel Podolny on the relationship between business and faith/values, Christine Bader and Tim Collins discuss the possibility of infusing business practices with principles of social responsibility.

    Dec 17, 2009
19. 92

    Faith and Economic Activity: Topic Introduction

    Economic institutions face new challenges under the conditions of globalization. Consider how corporations address the faith of their employees and how “faith-based” companies match social responsibility with economic competitiveness.

    Dec 17, 2009
20. 91

    Faith and Reconciliation: Using violence to get attention

    Tony Blair responds to a student's question about the argument that using violence is a feasible way of gaining national attention for one's cause.

    Dec 17, 2009
21. 90

    Faith and Reconciliation: Steering adversaries toward dialogue

    Rev. Harold Good and Tony Blair respond to a student's question about how to steer warring sides off the path of violence and toward dialogue.

    Dec 17, 2009
22. 89

    Faith and Reconciliation: Interview with Alec Reid and G. Harold Good

    Harold Attridge, Dean of the Yale Divinity School, interviews Reverend Alec Reid and Reverend G. Harold Good about the role of faith in the Northern Ireland peace process.

    Dec 17, 2009
23. 88

    Faith and Reconciliation: Importance of theology in the peace process

    Rev. Harold Good responds to a student's question about the place and importance of theology in the peace process.

    Dec 17, 2009
24. 87

    Faith and Reconciliation: Recognizing the need for dialogue

    Tony Blair, Rev. Harold Good, and Miroslav Volf respond to a student's question about the role of fatigue in bringing both sides to the table for dialogue.

    Dec 17, 2009
25. 86

    Faith and Reconciliation: Topic Introduction

    Faiths can provide rich resources for promoting reconciliation between persons and cultures. Examine the possible contributions that faith can play in healing divides and nurturing the common good.

    Dec 17, 2009
26. 85

    Faith and Violence: Religion as a category of analysis

    Professor Seneviratne responds to a student's question about whether it is useful for the international community to analyze the conflict in Sri Lanka through the lens of religion.

    Dec 17, 2009
27. 84

    Faith and Reconciliation: Main Session

    After preliminary reflections on faith and reconciliation by Miroslav Volf and Tony Blair, Fr. Alec Reid and Rev. Harold Good discuss the role of faith in the Northern Ireland peace process.

    Dec 17, 2009
28. 83

    Faith and Violence: Interview with H. L. Seneviratne

    Lisa Tepper-Bates speaks with H. L. Seneviratne concerning Sri Lanka, Buddhism and Hinduism's relationships to the violent struggle there, as well as the confluence of economic and political factors which are fueling tensions on the ground.

    Dec 17, 2009
29. 82

    Faith and Violence: Humanizing the other

    Professor Kuzmic responds to a student's question about the various ways religious and secular values can be mobilized to promote a concern for human life.

    Dec 17, 2009
30. 81

    Faith and Violence: Interview with Peter Kuzmic

    Miroslav Volf speaks with Peter Kuzmic about the conflict in the Balkans, discussing the ethnic and religious nationalism in the post-Soviet bloc and ways special interest groups manipulate such rhetoric for their own ends.

    Dec 17, 2009
31. 80

    Faith and Violence: The place of secularization in Sri Lanka

    Professor Seneviratne responds to a student's question about how secularization might play a role in mediating the religious conflict in Sri Lanka.

    Dec 17, 2009
32. 79

    Faith and Violence: Main Session

    After introductory remarks by Miroslav Volf on the interplay of religion, globalization forces, and violence, H.L. Seneviratne discusses the civil strife in Sri Lanka, and Peter Kuzmic reviews the conflict in the Balkans.

    Dec 17, 2009
33. 78

    Persons of Faith Who are Publicly Engaged: Infusing values into the global system

    Tony Blair responds to a student's question as to whether we can simply add values to existing structures or whether structural change is necessary.

    Dec 17, 2009
34. 77

    Faith and Violence: Topic Introduction

    The destructive potential of faiths is more acutely felt in our closely interconnected world. Investigate the conditions under which faiths contribute to conflict and the possibilities for preventing these negative outcomes.

    Dec 17, 2009
35. 76

    Persons of Faith Who are Publicly Engaged: Values guiding political decisions

    Tony Blair responds to a student's question about whether key values informing a just engagement with globalization must be derived from religion or from humanistic sources.

    Dec 17, 2009
36. 75

    Persons of Faith Who are Publicly Engaged: Policy for making value-based decisions

    Tony Blair responds to a student's question about how to practically inject values into the global system.

    Dec 17, 2009
37. 74

    Persons of Faith Who are Publicly Engaged: Tensions between Faith and politics

    Tony Blair responds to a student's question about whether one can be fully committed to one's faith and still be a fully committed, engaged and responsible politician.

    Dec 17, 2009
38. 73

    Persons of Faith Who are Publicly Engaged: Topic Intro

    What are the challenges and opportunities of expressing one’s faith while holding political office? Consider how leaders from around the world address these challenges and utilize these opportunities.

    Dec 17, 2009
39. 72

    Persons of Faith Who are Publicly Engaged: Main Session

    After introductory remarks by Miroslav Volf, Tony Blair discusses the challenges faced by those in public office as they seek to follow the dictates of their values while addressing the needs, concerns, and interests of their constituency.

    Dec 17, 2009
40. 71

    Faith and Economic Development: Joel Podolny Interviews John Thornton

    Joel Podolny, former Dean of the Yale School of Management, interviews John Thornton, Professor and Director of Global Leadership, Tsinghua University, Beijing, on the topic of "Faith and the Dynamics of Economic Development".

    Dec 17, 2009
41. 70

    The Role of Faiths in Globalization: Interview with José Casanova

    Miroslav Volf interviews sociologist Jose Casanova about the shortcomings of the secularization thesis, transformations in our understanding of modernity, and the relationship of democracy and faith in our globalized world.

    Dec 17, 2009
42. 69

    The Role of Faiths in Globalization: Main Session

    Professor Miroslav Volf, Lamin Sanneh, and José Casanova discuss how faiths will engage economy, politics and international affairs under the process of globalization.

    Dec 17, 2009
43. 68

    The Role of Faiths in Globalization: Topic Introduction

    The impacts of faith and globalization extend to diverse sectors of society. Survey perspectives on this matter from religious leaders, business professionals, media reporters, political leaders, and academicians.

    Dec 17, 2009
44. 67

    Diversity In The Media: Behind The Scenes & In Our Lives

    CNN Anchor and Special Correspondent Soledad O'Brien delivers a lecture on Diversity In The Media: Behind The Scenes & In Our Lives sponsored by the Poynter Fellowship in Journalism at Yale.

    Nov 24, 2009
45. 66

    Yale University Class Day Speech 2009

    Christopher Buckley ('75), the author and political satirist, addresses the Yale College Class of 2009 in this Class Day speech.

    May 26, 2009
46. 65

    Tony Blair: Where Do We Go From Here?

    Tony Blair speaks about faith and globalization in relation to recent world events, and lists ten topics people should keep in mind as the world moves forward

    Jan 8, 2009
47. 64

    Faith and Globalization: An Introduction

    Professor Miroslav Volf introduces the seminar on Faith and Globalization and outlines the goals and objectives of the course.

    Dec 9, 2008
48. 63

    Faith and Globalization: Tony Blair Sends a Message to the Class

    William Chapman, Director of Policy at the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, welcomes the class and introduces a special message from Mr. Blair.

    Dec 9, 2008
49. 62

    Significance and Ambivalence of Faiths: A Discussion on the Study of Religion

    Harold Attridge, Dean of the Yale Divinity School, interviews John Kelsay on the topics of Christianity, Islam, 9/11 and the study of religion.

    Dec 9, 2008
50. 61

    Significance & Ambivalence of Faiths: Main Session

    Miroslav Volf introduces the students in the Yale University Faith and Globalization seminar to the ideas of the Significance and Ambivalence of Faiths.

    Dec 9, 2008