Goodman Lecture at St. Catherine University

Join St. Catherine University for an important and timely conversation at the 2026 Goodman Lecture at The O’Shaughnessy.

This year’s lecture features an interfaith panel exploring the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on communities, democracy, and public life in the United States and around the world. Through thoughtful dialogue, panelists will examine questions of belonging, identity, and the role of faith traditions in shaping our shared future.

Featuring:

•  Ellen J. Kennedy, PhD, founder and executive director of World Without Genocide
•  Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Assistant Director for Partnerships at Yale Divinity School’s Center for Public Theology and Public Policy
•  Najeeba Syeed, Endowed Professor of Interfaith Studies and Executive Director of the Interfaith Institute at Augsburg University
• Moderated by Rev. Angela Denker, Pastor of Visitation and Public Theology at Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.

📅 April 8 | ⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University
🎟️ FREE, reservations required