CISD Speakers

The CISD was created by academics and religious leaders representing all major faith traditions. Through the CISD, experts of many backgrounds are available to speak on the diverse topics of religion and spirituality today.

Expert Name	Area of Expertise	Contact Information
Dr. Joseph Schaller	South Asian Religions, Interfaith Studies	(585)389-2764
Dr. Rev. Joseph Brennan	Jewish- Christian Relations, Interfaith Studies	(585)288-2636
Rabbi Alan Katz	Judaism, Interfaith Studies	(585)381-6890
Frank Howard, Esq.	Buddhism, Interfaith Studies	(585)442-5853
Dr. V.V. Raman	Hinduism, Interfaith Studies	(585)586-8393
Dr. Muhammad Shafiq	Islam, Interfaith Studies	(585)389-2963
Dr. Nathan Kollar	Christianity, Interfaith Studies	(315)597-6603
Dr. Melanie May	Christianity	(585)271-1320 ext. 254
Dr. Susan Nowak, SSJ	Christianity, Interfaith Studies	(585)389-2731
Dr. Joseph Kelly	Jewish Christian Relations, Orthodox Christianity	(585)389-2726
Dr. Christine Bochen	Catholic Studies	(585)389-2728
Dr. Thomas Donlin-Smith	Religion and Ethics	(585)389-2729
Rev. Gordon Webster	Christianity and Interfaith Relations	(585)325-4000