To enhance its educational and cultural offerings, AUC's Distinguished Visiting Scholars program brings a number of eminent scholars, writers, and artists to campus for short-term lectureships or workshops. Leading scholars of religion, prominent historians, expert law professors, and world-renowned scientists are among the broad array of distinguished visiting professors who come to AUC each year to teach, conduct research and deliver public lectures. Through these visits, the University serves as a prime venue for the exchange of ideas, intellectual debate and cultural outreach.