Videos

Interfaith Perspectives at the Hindu Temple on The Purpose of Human Existence

individuals of different faiths in a dialogue about The Purpose of Human Existence. The gathering was held at the Hindu Temple of Charleston on January 15, 5-7pm and organized by Shaila Shroff.

Individuals from different faith traditions spoke from their personal and religious perspectives, followed by a discussion over a lovely meal. See the recording here:

2020 James Sawers Jr. Interfaith Speaker Series: African American Religious Diversity and Dialogue.

The Charleston Interreligious Council held its 4th Annual James Sawers Jr. Interfaith Speaker Series, African American Religious Diversity and Dialogue through a series of virtual conversations starting on November 12 and lasting through February 16, 2021. 

Lectures/discussions explored African American diversity of faith in Charleston within different faith traditions, including Islam, Catholicism, Neo-African, and Baha’i Traditions. See recordings of lectures below.

African Americans and the Practices of Disbelief

by Dr. Anthony Pinn

Recorded on November 1, 2022 at The Unitarian Church in Charleston

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THE NATURE OF BLACK RELIGION

by Dr. Anthony Pinn

Recorded on November 12, 2020

African American Faith and Diversity in Charleston

by Professor Damon Fordham

recorded on November 19, 2020

African American Conjure Faith: A Documentary Case Study

by Dr. LeRhonda Manigault-Bryant

recorded on December 8, 2020

African American Islamic Faith

by Dr. Muhammad Fraser-Rahim

recorded on December 22, 2020

Lowcountry Spirituals from the Sea Islands of Charleston

by Christal Brown Heyward

recorded on January 5, 2021

The Black Catholic Experience

by Judge Arthur McFarland

recorded on January 19, 2021

The Baha’i Faith and the African American Traditions

by Alonzo W. Nesmith, Jr.

recorded on February 2, 2021

African American Millennials and Faith

by D. Danyelle Thomas

recorded on February 16, 2021