Why does religion matter for America 250?

Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

WHYY | Philadelphia

The Dialogue Institute \/ Journal of Ecumenical Studies
Publisher/HostThe Dialogue Institute / Journal of Ecumenical Studies
Why does religion matter for America 250?
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Hear from leading scholars & faith leaders on Philadelphia's early religious diversity and its significance to the meaning of America 250.
About this Event

The event will include reflections by faith leaders and scholars on the question: why does the history of religion in Philadelphia matter in reflecting on the nation's semiquincentennial? The conversation will be facilitated by Dr. David M. Krueger, executive director of the Dialogue Institute, and lead scholar of the Religious Freedom Trails project.

The event is a kickoff for the Religious Freedom Trails program, which offers in-person history tours, a tour guide/public history training program, and an app to guide visitors to explore sites that tell the stories of religious pluralism in our city. The project illustrates the important role of religious diversity in the founding of the United States.

The program is made possible by a grant from the Philadelphia Funders Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial, and funding from the Enlightened World Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation.

Attendance is also possible via Zoom. To register for virtual attendance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SIxvunJ-R9qeGhXJWYO3oQ


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WHYY, 150 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, United States

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