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Bernard Hollander Lectureship in Jewish Studies
The Department of Religious Studies offers several courses in Jewish studies.
These courses, taught by a rabbi, are sponsored by the Jewish Chautauqua
Society. It is the society's goal to make accessible to students courses
in Jewish history and theology. Since 1976, this program has been made
possible by a gift in memory of Bernard Hollander. Past holders of the
lectureship include Rabbis Philip Horowitz, Stuart Geller, and Arthur
J. Lelyveld. The current holder is Rabbi Michael Oppenheimer.
Louis E. and Marcia M. Emsheimer Charitable Trust
Philanthropic Fund
The Department of Religious Studies' courses in Jewish studies are also
supported by the Louis E. and Marcia M. Emsheimer Charitable Trust Philanthropic
Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland. Past recipients
of this support include Jacob Shtull and Herbert Hochhauser.
The Bediüzzaman Said Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies
The Department of Religious Studies has received financial support to
establish the Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies from two Turkish businessmen
who were inspired by the work of Bediüzzaman Said Nursi (1879-1960).
Nursi dedicated his entire life to the teachings of the Qur'an and wrote
over 100 books and treatises on Islamic subjects. Additional support comes
from the Muslim and Turkish communities of Cleveland. Department courses
on Islam are also supported by the Nursi Endowment Chair. The Nursi Chair
not only offers courses on Islamic topics but also hosts lectures and
other special events designed to foster a better understanding of Islam
and to encourage dialogue with faculty, students, and the Cleveland community.
The first holder of the chair is Dr. Zeki Saritoprak (2003-).
Kahl Endowment for Internationalization of the
Curriculum
Funded through a gift of $500,000 from Jack Kahl '62, founder of Manco,
Inc., and a member of the John Carroll Board of Directors, the Kahl Endowment
supports faculty travel related to the internationalization of the curriculum.
Since its establishment in 1994, the endowment has enabled faculty members
to visit destinations around the globe for the purpose of creating courses
with an international theme or of incorporating an international dimension
into preexisting courses. Applications must include a letter of support
from the faculty member's department chair and approval from the appropriate
dean. Guidelines for interested faculty are available from the office
of the academic vice president, who determines the amount of the award.
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