Source: The Hoya
http://www.thehoya.com/news/111204/news4.cfm
On November 12, 2004 The Hoya reported, "University President John J. DeGioia outlined three broad new programs he expects Georgetown administrators to develop and enact over the next few years during a speech at Tuesday’s Faculty Convocation. DeGioia’s proposed initiatives include a new institute to develop inter-religious political dialogue, reforms to the undergraduate academic process and a program to involve Georgetown faculty and students in public affairs... The president’s plan for a new Institute for Religion, Politics and Peace drew praise from Theology Department Chair Chester Gillis, who has played a key role in the development of the initiative. Gillis said he hopes the institute will bring Georgetown’s religious and government studies together. 'The intention is to make Georgetown an international center for the promotion of understanding among religions, an understanding that has political dimensions and that can foster peace between nations,' Gillis said."