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.net or 215-789-2200. JTS trains tomorrow's religious,
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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
Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism , Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam will begin at 6.

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, Director for Research and Programs in the Human Sciences at Metanexus."
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. Metanexus leads and
facilitates over 300 projects in 36 countries.

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NEW YORK----The recent tsunami
disaster in Asia has produced a worldwide outpouring of generosity and
compassion. The
symposium will explore ways in which these two concepts can reinforce
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"It is no
longer unusual to consider that trust, behavioral norms and religion can
profoundly shape economic, political and social developments. 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.m. He calls for every faith to
self-reflect, since, as he says, none has access to absolute truth. For more information, see www.

Religion is a social phenomenon involving systems of shared practices, views, symbols, and moral values.

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metanexus. How compassionate are Americans when disasters or
accidents are closer to home? A new national survey of 1,027
physicians and 1,435 members of the general public that probed the
readiness of people to act as Good Samaritans revealed that 98% of
both groups indicated that they would stop to help accident victims. in the Mayer Theatre.

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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. Results will
be disseminated through scholarly and lay publications, conferences, speaking
engagements and websites.
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. Doctors and consumers drawn from the general public were
given an accident scenario -- a driver swerving to avoid a wild animal
crashes into a tree -- and then asked whether they would stop to help.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. He was appointed
chair of Fundamental Theology at Tubingen University, and later served
as director of the Institute for Ecumenical Research for the
university. "Crossing the Divide: Dialogue among Civilizations.

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Winners of the invitation -only competition for the three founding grants
in the Spiritual Capital Research Program were announced by Kimon H.
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. Full grant applications will then be invited for a total of $1. http://www. The center at Santa Clara University in Santa
Clara, Calif. More information is online at www.

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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. Alan
Mittleman, Director of the Louis Finkelstein Institute. 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 Religion and Spirituality category encompasses all religious and spiritual concepts.

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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., is a nationally recognized resource for people and
organizations that want to study and apply an ethical approach to
decision-making. The center supports research, assists faculty in
integrating ethics into their courses and helps businesses , schools,
hospitals and other organizations put ethics to work.

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Robert Woodberry, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of
Texas at Austin: Project on Religion and Economic Change . Metanexus sponsors dialogue groups, lectures,
workshops, research, courses, grants, and publications . http://www. The exhibit has been shown at the United
Nations Plaza, the International Monetary Fund , and the World Bank. The symposium (8:30 a.

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information on HCD Research, access the company's web site at
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The InterAction Council has proposed a Universal Declaration of
Human Responsibilities to complement the United Nations Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. He
hopes that a global ethic will emerge out of the interaction between
religions.

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newscom. While religion and spirituality
are rich with various sources of personal meaning, they also have profound
public significance. Letters of intent are due no later than April
15, 2005.org

edu/research /finkelstein/surveys/index. See www.
The World Religions exhibit, at SCU's Arts and Sciences Building ,
runs through June 2005.

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.

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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. Just 100 years ago Max Weber
published his provocative work The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of
Capitalism.
Since then, social scientists have vigorously debated the concept of
social capital, but spiritual capital - a sub-set of the field - remains
relatively understudied.
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 .jtsa.30 p."

Both events are free and open to the public.

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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. 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.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.
Distinguished nationally by the second -highest graduation rate among
all U.S.

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Each project is 30 months in duration, beginning March 2005.5
million in research funds. 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.jtsa.edu
The Louis Finkelstein Institute, a part of The Jewish Theological
Seminary, provides a venue to advance dialogue at the intersection of
religion and public affairs .
Kung will also participate in a symposium on Human Rights and
Responsibilities on April 1.

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.

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edu/finkelstein.jtsa. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied
Ethics .

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

The
grants are awarded through a program of the Metanexus Institute on Religion
and Science, supported by generous funding from the John Templeton Foundation.

The Metanexus Institute advances scientific research , education and
outreach on the constructive engagement of science and religion. 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.
Generally, support for compassionate behavior was uniformly strong
across all political and religious groups.edu

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headquartered in Flemington, NJ.----Catholic
theologian and philosophy scholar Hans Kung will open the Global Ethic
Foundation's "World's Religions: Common Ethical Values" exhibit at
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TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW, PLEASE CALL BRONWYN HOGAN AT
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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.
The poll was conducted by the Louis Finkelstein Institute for
Religious and Social Studies and HCD Research as part of their
continuing exploration of the moral and religious beliefs of American
physicians.edu

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Research is also the developer of readmylipz. The Declaration on Human Responsibilities
suggests an approach for balancing freedom with responsibility."
Born in Switzerland in 1928, Kung studied in Rome and in Paris,
coming into contact with top theologians of his time.scu.

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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.
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. Political or religious
affiliation made no significant difference in the willingness of
doctors and the public to help people in distress . These results confirm the
vitality of the fine tradition of American volunteerism, as well as
Americans ' suspicion of legislating morality," stated Dr."
Kung's recent emphasis has moved from theology to the global
responsibilities of Christians. "We are honored to have him speak at Santa Clara University on
this critical topic.

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Findings include:

Among those describing themselves as politically conservative
or politically liberal, 97% and 98% respectively agreed to
help

99% of those who attend worship services weekly and 98% of
those who never attend services were willing to help

Religious affiliation played no role in determining who might
be a Good Samaritan: almost identical percentages (in the low
to high 90 % range) of all religious groups, as well as
self-described secularists and spiritual but not religious
persons, stated that they would be willing to help

A majority of physicians believe that religious upbringing is
either very important (28%) or important (41%) to one 's
willingness to act as a Good Samaritan

75% of physicians support "Good Samaritan " laws that protect
doctors, and in some states, the general public, from
liability

73% of physicians and the general public believe that
individual compassion is sufficient to ensure altruistic
behavior and that state intervention is not necessary

"The public should find comfort in the fact that, fear of lawsuits
and personal risk notwithstanding, so many doctors and fellow citizens
are ready to act as Good Samaritans. Founded in
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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. Other speakers include Malcolm Fraser, former
Prime Minister, Commonwealth of Australia, and Bertrand Ramcharan,
former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
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.
"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.

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The term "spiritual capital" refers to the economic and social
consequences of religion and spirituality.

New Survey Reveals Strong Willingness to Act as Good Samaritans; Large Majority Would Aid Accident Victims

The opening reception is scheduled for March
31, from 5:30-6:30 p. 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. master's universities, California's oldest higher-education
institution demonstrates faith-inspired values of ethics and social
justice.

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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.net/spiritual_capital
or contact project manager Christopher Stawski at
SpiritualCapital@metanexus.

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"While we typically survey physicians to obtain their opinions on
medical issues, we are also interested in their views regarding
ethical and social issues because they work very closely with their
patients and the general public," said Rich Berke, Esquire, Director
of Operations and Legal Affairs, HCD Research . Mittleman or Rich Berke, please contact Sherry Kirschenbaum
in the Department of Communications at (212) 678-8953; or email
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Spirituality is a personal relationship and communication with the Divine or the Ground of Being, with or without the direct influence of any organization or a set of organizationally imposed views.

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of Pentecostal conversions in Brazil; a third section will focus on the
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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. The company's services include
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