Work, Pray, Code: Silicon Valley Spirituality

Event description
- Academic events
- Free
- Inclusion
- Open to the public
- Professional and career development
Carolyn Chen is a professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley; co-director of the Berkeley Center for the Study of Religion; and executive director of the Asian Pacific American Religions Research Initiative (APARRI). Her publications include Getting Saved in America: Taiwanese Immigration and Religious Experience, Sustaining Faith Traditions: Race, Ethnicity, and Religion among the Latino and Asian American Second Generation, and Work Pray Code: When Work Becomes Religion in Silicon Valley. In addition to her scholarly work, she has published in outlets such as the New York Times, Atlantic and CNN.
Moderators
Tracy Fessenden
Professor of Religious Studies
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict
Craig Calhoun
University Professor of Social Sciences
Senior Fellow
Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict
Logistics
This event is hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict and will take place on the ASU Tempe campus in West Hall, Room 135, and will be live streamed through the Center's YouTube channel and on ASU Live. Whether you plan to participate via livestream or in-person, we appreciate you taking a moment to register. Your confirmation and reminder email will provide detailed directions to the venue, including parking information and key livestream details.
The lecture will consist of a special lecture by Carolyn Chen and brief moderated discussion with Tracy Fessenden, followed by audience Q&A and a reception offering light refreshments.
Registration details:
- Free and open to all.
- Register to guarantee your seat.
- Classes and groups are welcomed to attend! Please contact us directly with your request.