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The Raven Foundation, an educational not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to making religion reasonable, violence unthinkable and peace a possibility. Working with cutting edge theorists in anthropology, theology and brain research, The Raven Foundation offers fresh approaches to the issues of war and peace, violence, identity and desire.  Raven’s online resources, educational programs, events and artistic partnerships challenge conventional wisdom and offer practical insights into the human experience.

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The Civil War and Sacred Ground: Moral Reflections on War

In the years leading up to the American Civil War, theologians, preachers, and devout church goers searched the Bible to discern God’s position on slavery. Should have been obvious, right? Not according to the scholars featured in this conference exploring questions of Biblical interpretation, then and now.

Mr. Rickey Calls A Meeting Preshow Discussion

Listen in as Raven Foundation founder Suzanne Ross and baseball historian Peter Morris discuss the historical impact of Branch Rickey’s decision to call up Jackie Robinson to the major leagues and its dramatic interpretation by the Lookingglass Theatre.

The Great Fire Discussion with John Musial

Suzanne Ross and John Musial, the playwright and director of The Great Fire and Lookingglass ensemble member, explore the myth of Chicago's origins and provide insights into the creative process during this preshow discussion.

"The Last Act of Lilka Kadison" Preshow Lecture

The Raven Foundation presents this scholarly lecture on the Lookingglass Theatre's production of "The Last Act of Lilka Kadison."

Ethan Frome at the Lookingglass Theatre

Listen in to this scholarly lecture by Rosemary Erickson Johnsen, Associate Professor of English at Governors State University, on the Lookingglass Theatre's smoldering adaptation of Ethan Frome, a novel by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Age of Innocence,

The 2011 Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment

The Raven Foundation presents the 2011 Raven Award for Excellence in Arts and Entertainment to award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz for his musical Wicked.

Lecture on Lookingglass Theatre’s Peter Pan the Play

Join us for a Raven Foundation lecture exploring the themes of J.M Barrie's Peter Pan as expressed in the current Lookingglass Theatre production. Rosemary Erickson Johnsen, Associate Professor of English at Governors State University, is the lecturer.

Making Peace with Revelation: Q&A

The Making Peace with Revelation workshop concludes with a question and answer session that includes all presenters. Joining Dr. Papandrea and Dr.

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