Blair to Lecture on Faith and Globalisation at Yale
Former prime minister to take role at US university prior to launch of faith foundation
Tony Blair is to join Yale later this year, teaching on a course on faith and globalisation, the US Ivy League university announced today.
As the Howland Distinguished Fellow for the next academic year, the former prime minister will lead a seminar and participate in a number of events around the campus.
His efforts at Yale relate to the work of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, which he will launch later this year.
The architect of three election victories and the UK's participation in the invasion of Iraq - and currently an envoy for peace in the Middle East - Blair will follow in the footsteps of the journalist Sir Alistair Cooke and the former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi as fellows.
"The appointment of Mr Blair provides a tremendous opportunity for our students and our community," the Yale president, Richard Levin, said.
"As the world continues to become increasingly interdependent, it is essential that we explore how religious values can be channeled toward reconciliation rather than polarization.
"Mr Blair has demonstrated outstanding leadership in these areas, and is especially qualified to bring his perspective to bear. We are honored that he is planning to join the Yale community."Blair will launch his faith foundation later this year. It is intended to promote understanding between the major faiths and increase understanding of the role of faith in the modern world.
As the Howland Distinguished Fellow for the next academic year, the former prime minister will lead a seminar and participate in a number of events around the campus.
His efforts at Yale relate to the work of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, which he will launch later this year.
The architect of three election victories and the UK's participation in the invasion of Iraq - and currently an envoy for peace in the Middle East - Blair will follow in the footsteps of the journalist Sir Alistair Cooke and the former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi as fellows.
"The appointment of Mr Blair provides a tremendous opportunity for our students and our community," the Yale president, Richard Levin, said.
"As the world continues to become increasingly interdependent, it is essential that we explore how religious values can be channeled toward reconciliation rather than polarization.
"Mr Blair has demonstrated outstanding leadership in these areas, and is especially qualified to bring his perspective to bear. We are honored that he is planning to join the Yale community."Blair will launch his faith foundation later this year. It is intended to promote understanding between the major faiths and increase understanding of the role of faith in the modern world.
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