Heaven Has a Wall: Religion, Spirituality and Borders

Everyone has a border story, yet American borders are more than lines on a map. In this lecture, Elizabeth Shakman Hurd draws on her new book Heaven Has a Wall to explore how U.S. borders are created, enforced, suspended, and refused—and how religion and belonging shape these politics. This free, public event is hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at the ASU Tempe campus and available via livestream. Registration is required.

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Tue, 03/31/2026 - 04:30 PM - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 05:45 PM

Two children stand at a tall border fence, looking through the bars, as illustrated hands reach toward each other across the divide above them.

Event Date

Mar 31, 2026 - 04:30 PM - Mar 31, 2026 - 05:45 PM

Event Location

Online (virtual event) Tempe Campus

Ticketing

Free event Free event, registration required

Event website

https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/SPL-borders

Audience

Adults ASU Students ASU Staff and Faculty

Event Category

Lectures & Educational Programs

ASU Map Link

https://arcg.is/1qTmaL4

Building/Room/Location

West Hall, Room 135

Hosting/Sponsoring organization/Unit

Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict

Name for event inquiries

Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict

Email for event inquiries

[email protected]

1000 Cady Mall
Tempe, AZ 85281
United States

RSVP Link

https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/SPL-borders

Phone number for event inquiries

480-727-7195