The
grants are awarded through a program of the Metanexus Institute on Religion
and Science , supported by generous funding from the John Templeton Foundation. While religion and spirituality
are rich with various sources of personal meaning, they also have profound
public significance . One section will analyze the impact of 150 years of
missionary activity; a second section will analyze the economic consequences
of Pentecostal conversions in Brazil; a third section will focus on the
influence of revivalist Islam and Christianity in rural Malawi. http://www.

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symposium will explore ways in which these two concepts can reinforce
one another . Full grant applications will then be invited for a total of $1.

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Kuran's project will advance ongoing research on the role of Islam, and
especially Islamic law , in the economic performance of the Middle East from
its rise in the 7th century to the present.

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theologian and philosophy scholar Hans Kung will open the Global Ethic
Foundation's "World's Religions: Common Ethical Values" exhibit at
Santa Clara University.30 p."

Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, see www . Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos, First Lady of Panama and Abraham
Hirchson, Israeli Minster of Tourism .us

* Esperanza USA also released the results of a groundbreaking study on
the state of the nation's Hispanic housing. The report demonstrates
that despite their unprecedented progress, Hispanic Americans face
many housing difficulties in today's market. I am encouraged and inspired by
their efforts to address these concerns., Director for Research and Programs in the Human Sciences at Metanexus.

Timur Kuran, Professor of Economics and Law and King Faisel Professor of
Islamic Thought and Culture at the University of Southern California: The Role
of Religion in the Economic Performance of Civilizations. It will also facilitate a broader
range of study by bringing together a network of scholars, to be
known as the Institute for Economic Research on Civilizations (IERC), to
promote comparative research and raise the level of discourse on the role of
various religions and forms of spiritual capital in the economic performance
of civilizations . Metanexus leads and
facilitates over 300 projects in 36 countries. A membership
organization , Metanexus hosts an online magazine and discussion forum with
over 140,000 monthly page views and 7000 regular subscribers in 57 different
countries.

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"Hans Kung has been the most articulate champion of the need for a
global ethic, drawing on the ethical beliefs of all religions," said
Kirk O. Luis Cortes, President of Esperanza USA.S.

Robert Woodberry, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of
Texas at Austin: Project on Religion and Economic Change.

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The center supports research, assists faculty in
integrating ethics into their courses and helps businesses, schools ,
hospitals and other organizations put ethics to work.edu

newscom.net or 215-789-2200 . Metanexus sponsors dialogue groups, lectures,
workshops, research, courses, grants, and publications . Projects include the Local
Societies Initiative, the Templeton Research Lectures, and topical
interdisciplinary research projects such as the Spiritual Transformation
Scientific Research Program, Spiritual Capital Research Program, Foundational
Questions in Physics and Cosmology, as well as studies of religion and health,
religion and human flourishing, and other endeavors.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. The center at Santa Clara University in Santa
Clara, Calif.edu/ethics

About Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University, a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic
university located in California's Silicon Valley, offers its 8,213
students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences,
business, and engineering, plus master's and law degrees. More information is online at www.us

Three Grants of $500 000 Each Awarded for Research on 'Spiritual Capital' by Metanexus Institute

Only in recent years have leading scholars ,
including Nobel laureate economists Gary Becker and Robert Fogel and political
scientists John DiIulio and Robert Putnam, called renewed attention to the
effects of spiritual and religious practices , beliefs and institutions on
economics, politics and societies.

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In The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith raised key questions for the economic
analysis of religion and looked at the effects of competition among religions
and the dangers of government of religion .
For further information on the Spiritual Capital Research Program,
including submission guidelines for the new granting opportunities, or to
request a program brochure, visit http://www. http://www .

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Kung's recent emphasis has moved from theology to the global
responsibilities of Christians . Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied
Ethics., is a nationally recognized resource for people and
organizations that want to study and apply an ethical approach to
decision -making.
The National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast has brought together over 600
members of the Hispanic clergy from a diversity of denominations, faith-based
and community-based organizations , representing a broad spectrum of the
national Latino community. http://www."

Esperanza USA is a network of Hispanic Christians, churches, and
ministries committed to raising awareness and identifying resources that
strengthen the Hispanic community.D.

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The exhibit has been shown at the United
Nations Plaza, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank. He calls for every faith to
self-reflect, since, as he says, none has access to absolute truth. He
hopes that a global ethic will emerge out of the interaction between
religions.

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TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW, PLEASE CALL BRONWYN HOGAN AT
408 -554-5126. Bush and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as guest speakers at the
2005 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Events. Throughout the three-day event, national faith
leaders have raised awareness on issues relevant to the Hispanic community as
well as guided participants in advocacy and prayer on behalf of their
communities and for leaders and the nation in these challenging times .

Each project is 30 months in duration, beginning March 2005. Results will
be disseminated through scholarly and lay publications, conferences, speaking
engagements and websites.
In addition to the three funded projects that are just beginning, the
Metanexus Institute has issued a new call for proposals for $150,000 research
grants for interdisciplinary studies on the economic and social consequences
of religion and spirituality.

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SCU's Recital Hall) is sponsored by the Global Leadership and Ethics
Program of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, in cooperation with
the InterAction Council. Tom Ridge, Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland
Security , Hon.S. The Spiritual Capital Research Program will fund high-
level research that could lead to new understandings of religion's role in
economic, social and political life.

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He was appointed
chair of Fundamental Theology at Tubingen University, and later served
as director of the Institute for Ecumenical Research for the
university."
In addition to the many sessions, workshops and visits to Capitol Hill for
meetings with U. PHILADELPHIA, Three distinguished scholars have
each received grants of $500,000 to lead teams of researchers in order to
create a new interdisciplinary field of "Spiritual Capital" research.
This project includes the development of an international Consortium for
the Economic Study of Religion (CESR), bringing visiting scholars together at
George Mason University for interdisciplinary and collaborative workshops,
classes, research projects and conferences, instituting an economics-as-
religion concentration for doctoral students, and creating a global network of
scholars and institutes.

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Santa Clara University Hosts Hans Kung Catholic Theologian and Scholar; Kung to Open the World Religions Exhibit and Address Symposium on Global Human Respons

Kung's lecture on commonalities between
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The opening reception is scheduled for March
31, from 5:30 -6:30 p.
The InterAction Council has proposed a Universal Declaration of
Human Responsibilities to complement the United Nations Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.N.
For any additional information on Esperanza USA and its many Hispanic
outreach programs, please visit the Web site: http://www. "It is no
longer unusual to consider that trust, behavioral norms and religion can
profoundly shape economic, political and social developments.
This project seeks to evaluate the influence of various religions on
health, education and the economy by measuring religious distinctions and the
resulting impact on national, community and individual levels in societies
around the world .

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Other speakers at today's
events are Hon. "Esperanza USA has created a
forum whereby important issues facing the Hispanic community are introduced
and highlighted here in the nation's capital . The aim of the Spiritual Capital Research
Program is to catalyze the development of this interdisciplinary research
field, which may become a vital new field in the social sciences.

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"We greatly
appreciate the bipartisan support that our nation's political leaders have
shown for this initiative, and look forward to working with them in the days
ahead to help address the many concerns of Hispanics throughout the country.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050324/PHTH031LOGO )
The term "spiritual capital" refers to the economic and social
consequences of religion and spirituality.

The Metanexus Institute advances scientific research, education and
outreach on the constructive engagement of science and religion.

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"As pastors, members of clergy and leaders in our communities, we
represent more than 8 million Hispanic Americans of faith throughout the
nation.
Since then, social scientists have vigorously debated the concept of
social capital, but spiritual capital - a sub-set of the field - remains
relatively understudied.net

The mission of the John Templeton Foundation is to pursue new insights at
the boundary between theology and science through a rigorous, open-minded and
empirically focused methodology, drawing together talented representatives
from a wide spectrum of fields of expertise.

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Other speakers include Malcolm Fraser, former
Prime Minister, Commonwealth of Australia, and Bertrand Ramcharan,
former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Esperanza USA Announces President Bush to Address Fourth Annual Hispanic Prayer Breakfast

Just 100 years ago Max Weber
published his provocative work The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of
Capitalism .

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"We are honored to have him speak at Santa Clara University on
this critical topic.
Esperanza USA commissioned the Center for the Study of Latino Religion
at the University of Notre Dame to conduct the research.
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"Now seems an ideal time to understand and assess the public effects of
spiritual and religious action because there seems to be a growing openness in
the social sciences towards non-material factors," says Sargeant.

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Born in Switzerland in 1928 , Kung studied in Rome and in Paris,
coming into contact with top theologians of his time. 600-Plus Hispanic Clergy Gather to Address Issues Facing
Hispanic Faith Community

WASHINGTON, Esperanza USA, a leading voice for
Hispanic Americans of faith in the nation, today proudly welcomes President
George W. It is our responsibility to ensure Hispanics are part of the public
policy debate and have a role in shaping the policies that affect our
members ," said Rev.us

"Faith and strong family are priority values for Hispanics, uniquely
positioning clergymen in the Hispanic community to help reach people at the
ground level," said Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL). Sargeant,
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Ethics center
programs include: biotechnology and health care ethics; business
ethics; K-12 character education; philosophical questions in applied
ethics, public policy and government ethics; and emerging issues in
ethics.
The Metanexus Institute is interested in supporting high-level, impartial
scholarship on the contribution of religion - both for good and for ill - to
economic and social developments.templeton.

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About the Markkula Canter for Applied Ethics

Founded in 1986, the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics has grown
into one of the four most active university-based ethics centers in
the United States. Esperanza USA joined with
the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks in commissioning the Institute
for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame to conduct the
research.esperanza.
Winners of the invitation-only competition for the three founding grants
in the Spiritual Capital Research Program were announced by Kimon H.net/spiritual_capital
or contact project manager Christopher Stawski at
SpiritualCapital@metanexus. Metanexus is
a leader in a growing network of individuals and groups exploring the dynamic
interface between cosmos, nature, and culture in communities and on campuses
throughout the world.

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For a complete list of symposium speakers or symposium agenda , or
for a copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities,
contact Almaz Negash at 408-554-7890 or anegash@scu. master's universities, California's oldest higher-education
institution demonstrates faith-inspired values of ethics and social
justice. Senators and U. Representatives , this week Esperanza USA
released the results of two important studies addressing issues that directly
affect the Hispanic community:

* Recognizing that HIV/AIDS is one of the most serious health issues
affecting the Latino community, Esperanza USA released the results of
a new, in-depth study on how Hispanic churches and their leaders are
dealing with HIV /AIDS in their communities throughout the nation.esperanza."
Principal investigators heading the award-winning teams and their projects
are:

Laurence Iannaccone, Koch Professor of Economics at George Mason
University: Creating an "Ecology" for the Study of Religion, Economics, and
Spiritual Capital.

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The World Religions exhibit, at SCU's Arts and Sciences Building,
runs through June 2005 .
Kung will also participate in a symposium on Human Rights and
Responsibilities on April 1. The Declaration on Human Responsibilities
suggests an approach for balancing freedom with responsibility .
Kung is the author of the proposal of the InterAction Council for
a Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities, starting with the
Fundamental Principals for Humanity, article 1, "Every person,
regardless of gender, ethnic origin, social status, political opinion,
language, age, nationality, or religion, has a responsibility to treat
all people in a humane way. He was a noted spiritual advisor to the second Vatican
Council (1962-65) and is one of the 20 co-authors of the manifesto for
the U. "Crossing the Divide: Dialogue among Civilizations.
Distinguished nationally by the second-highest graduation rate among
all U. Letters of intent are due no later than April
15, 2005.org