Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been named Yale’s Howland Distinguished Fellow and will lead a seminar beginning in September at the prestigious Ivy League school.

Blair will head a course on “faith and globalization,” a topic Yale President Richard Levin the former Prime Minister is well qualified to head.

On the school’s Web site Levin was quoted as saying, “The appointment of Mr. Blair provides a tremendous opportunity for our students and our community. As the world continues to become increasingly inter-dependent, it is essential that we explore how religious values can be channeled toward reconciliation rather than polarization.”

Levin continued, “Mr. Blair has demonstrated outstanding leadership in these areas and is especially qualified to bring his perspective to bear. We are honored that he is planning to join the Yale community.”