Founded in 1987, the John Templeton Foundation awards grants for research in physics, biology, psychology, and social sciences, as well as philosophy and theology. It also encourages civil, informed dialogue among scientists, philosophers, theologians, and the public at large. The Foundation ranks among the 25 largest grant making foundations in the United States. Headquartered outside of Philadelphia, its philanthropic activities have engaged all major faith traditions and extended to more than 57 countries around the world. https://www.templeton.org/
Aging Studies Institute is a collaborative initiative of the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs and the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. Its mission is to coordinate and promote aging-related research, training, and outreach at Syracuse University. https://asi.syr.edu/
UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Religious Studies was founded in 1964 and has been at the forefront of discussions about the nature of religion and pioneered new theoretical and methodological approaches. The department has engaged head-on the difficult question of what counts as “religion” and continues to demonstrate that understanding it is vital for their students and the world. https://www.religion.ucsb.edu/