MSU's new Peace and Justice Studies program will sponsor a lecture at 3 p.m. Friday in B-104 Wells Hall.

The keynote speaker is Hans Joas, director of the Max Weber Center for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies, at the University of Erfurt in Germany.

Joas also is a sociology professor at the University of Chicago and will speak on his book, "War and Modernity."

"We hope to have an important scholar come every year," philosophy Professor Richard Peterson said.

"Part of the aim is to increase student awareness of the new specialization."

Peace and Justice Studies began last year.

The event is free and open to all students, and a reception will follow after the event for any students interested in speaking to Joas.

Amy Bartner