What happens after we die? In Sum, Baylor neuroscientist and Rice alumnus David Eagleman offers 40 short vignettes, each imagining a fate that might await us after death and offering an insight into human nature. At once funny and unsettling, these tales are rooted in science and awe at our mysterious existence. Fellow Houstonians Rodney Waters and Anita Kruse add their original musical exploration of Eagleman's engaging and thought-provoking look at the human psyche.

The Boniuk Center is a community sponsor for this event with the Jewish Community Center Book and Arts Fair. See the schedule of events and ticket information here.

 

The Dinner Dialogue is the cornerstone event of the Greater Houston Amazing Faiths Project and the National Amazing Faiths Project.  In this annual event, people gather in groups of 8-10 in private homes to share a meal and engage in a moderated discussion about the role of faith or spirituality in their lives. Last year, there were more than 1500 participants in ten cities nationwide.

This event provides an opportunity for people of various faith traditions to share their experiences and to converse about matters of faith and spirituality in a safe, controlled environment.

Sign up here for The Greater Houston Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogues.
Find out more about the National Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogues here.

 

If you are planning to attend the Greater Houston Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogues, this is a great way to continue learning about different faiths.

A basic understanding of world religions is increasingly important in our society as we seek to create peaceful coexistence among people of all faiths and no faith. 

In this short public lecture series, scholars of Rice University's Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance will explain the basics of major world religions. People of all backgrounds are welcome and will find this class helpful regardless of any prior knowledge about religion.

There will be a total of ten World Religions lectures in the series.  The classes will take place on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.

Dates, topics and locations are as follows:

The following classes will be held at the Eastside Main Center (Islamic Society of Greater Houston):
Nov. 17-Islam
Dec. 1-Hinduism
Jan. 14 (Thursday)-Catholicism
Jan 19-Baha'i
Jan. 26-Sikhism

The following classes will be held at Congregation Beth Israel:
Feb. 9-Judaism
Feb. 16-African American Religions
Feb. 23-Zoroastrianism
March 9-Orthodox Christianity
March 23-Buddhism

You may register for individual lectures at $12 each or the entire series for $100.
Learn more and register for courses here.

 

In order to avoid privileging one religious symbol over another by having it appear at the top, our center logo has rotated about 25 degrees. We hope you appreciate our efforts to realign our medium with our message.