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SPONSORS

The Center for the Study of Culture and Values of The Catholic University of America promotes and publishes studies on the application of cultural heritages to the processes of contemporary change and global interchange by organizing national research teams in all regions of the world. Its series, "Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Change," includes 150 volumes, www.crvp.com. Conference co-chairs: George F. McLean, director, and Ahmed Iravani, director of Islamic Studies and Dialogue.

The Interdisciplinary Program in Law & Religion, Columbus School of Law of The Catholic University of America sponsors conferences, lectures, publications, student internships and opportunities for empirical and applied research in law and religion. Conference co-chairs: Robert A. Destro, director and professor of law, and Marshall J. Breger, professor of law.

Co-SPONSORS

The International Society for Iranian Culture is a cultural and educational society committed to augmenting common understanding of Iranian identity in the United States. Mehdi Faridzadeh, director.

The John Paul II Cultural Center exists to bring the wisdom and faith of the Catholic Church to the human search for meaning and purpose in life, righteousness, justice and peace in the world with its varied religious, ethnic and cultural communities. It carries on research in religion and the many cultures of the world with special attention to the thought of John Paul II. William A. Kerr, director.