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The Capps Center at UCSB presents public lectures that seek to advance discussion of issues related to ethics, values and public life, and to encourage non-partisan, non-sectarian civic participation.

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The extractive linear economy and policies focused on endless growth have produced unparalleled socioeconomic inequality and the climate crisis. Communities around the world are calling for new economic models that are regenerative towards people, pl... more

How are Indigenous communities in the U.S. facing challenges to their ways of life in the current political moment? Focusing on questions concerning repatriation, land access, education, and diverse forms of sovereignty, our panelists explore the int... more

How should federal governments attempt to right, or at least remedy, past wrongs? Is it appropriate for victims of group-based harms or their descendants to press current generations to atone for the sins of their predecessors? Grace Kao, Professor o... more

Is sacred space protective space? This question lies at the heart of the Sanctuary Movement. From the 1980s to the present, this practice has protected undocumented immigrants at risk of deportation by offering them refuge in churches, where federal ... more

What are the future horizons for indigenous repatriation work? What are best practices in repatriation settings, and how might they inform repair work in other contexts, such as education or land returns? This panel discussion looks at the work of Ch... more

What’s next for the battle over abortion? In this lecture, Mary Ziegler argues that undoing Roe v. Wade was never the endpoint for the antiabortion movement. Since the 1960s, the goal has been to secure recognition of fetuses and embryos as persons u... more

Through a focus on Spanish-speaking Catholics, Amanda Baugh sheds light on environmental actors hiding in plain sight. Drawing from ethnographic research conducted across Los Angeles, Baugh, Professor and Associate Chair of Religious Studies and Dire... more

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence went viral in conservative media in June 2023 when the L.A. Dodgers announced plans to honor the local house of the order at the team’s annual Pride Night. Reporting on the ensuing scuffle focused largely on sports... more

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Melissa Wilcox
Professor and Holstein Family & Community Chair of Religious Studies at UC Riverside
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Philip Gorski
Professor of Sociology and Professor of Religious Studies at Yale University
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Henry Yang
Chancellor of UC Santa Barbara
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Todd Capps
Son of Walter Capps
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Bob Kerrey
Former Governor of Nebraska, U.S. Senator, and Vietnam War veteran
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Shad Meshad
Co-founder of the Veterans Outreach Program and Vietnam War veteran
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Greg Johnson
Professor of Religious Studies and director of Walter H. Capps Center, focusing on ethics, religion, and public life.

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Dodging the Sisters: Why Queer Nuns Keep Going Viral
Q: How do the Sisters view themselves in relation to traditional religious roles?
They do not understand themselves as a traditional religious group but rather as a community service organization with a sister persona that is a part of who they are.
Dodging the Sisters: Why Queer Nuns Keep Going Viral
Q: Can you talk about the Easter celebrations of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence?
The Sisters hold a huge celebration on Easter Saturday, including a Hunky Jesus contest and a community Easter egg hunt, which highlights their ministry aspect within the queer and Latino communities.
Grounding Ethics in Clinical Practice
Q: How did you help bring into conversation the competing values in the context of Mrs. H and the little boy Theo?
My role is to facilitate open discussions about the ethical implications involved, ensuring all stakeholders can voice their concerns and insights without fear of judgment.
Grounding Ethics in Clinical Practice
Q: How do you structure your responses to questions from care teams during meetings?
I work to create space for those involved to speak their views, facilitating discussions without imposing my own perspective, while ensuring all relevant concerns are addressed.
Grounding Ethics in Clinical Practice
Q: Have you personally had to confront systemic racism or how black women often receive unequal treatment in healthcare?
Systemic racism is an issue, but the daily challenge is often about individual cases becoming normalized, where patients aren't seen as individuals but rather as categories, which is detrimental.

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