Recent steps forward in ecumenical relations between the Eastern Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Church are remarkable and historic. An Orthodox Council in Crete and an Ecumenical Agreement reached at Chieti have opened the door to recognition of the unique oversight of the Bishop of Rome by both traditions. The East-West relations about what “divides” and “unites” also open…
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I am attending a class on Theology and Ecology at Yale Divinity School this week, and am deeply moved by the energy, vision, and resources available for theology faculty, seminarians, churches, and local communities. Google the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, Greenfaith, or Interfaith Power and Light for remarkable resources for study and action. To learn more about “what your…
MoreDr. Heather Miller Rubens, Catholic scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies, is stepping forward to become the new Executive Director of the Institute. This comes at a time when the ICJS extends its focus to include Islamic studies in both dialogue and trialogue conversations. Dr. Rubens holds degrees from Georgetown University (B.A.), the Oxford Centre for Hebrew…
MoreThe last two graduations of Consortium Schools takes place in the coming week, and we extend our congratulations to all 2016 grads! Some students finish a Masters degree in 2-3 years, others finish in 5 years or more if parttime, while working. The Consortium schools offer a variety of formulas for receiving an MA, MDiv, or DMin and…
MoreWhen you see a Muslim neighbor at work, the market, or on the sidewalk, consider a simple wish of good-will this month: “Ramadan Mubarak (Moo-baa-rak)!” which means “Ramadan’s Blessings to you!” “Happy Ramadan” also captures the spirit of this most holy of holidays, when Muslims fast all day, pray more fervently, and increase acts of charity . The midsummer,…
More19 WTC school faculty members attended a unique workshop April 29 on “engaged teaching,” which explores ways to position classroom engagement and assignments to the life-situation and backgrounds of a diversity of students. This workshop is based on the research by Dr. Renee Harrision of Howard University School of Divinity and Dr. Jennie Knight of Guilford College of the kind…
MoreWEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 (8:00 PM; Please Arrive by 7:30)
(الندوة رقم 996) الأربعاء 30 آذار/مارس 2016– الساعة 8:00 (الرجاء الحضور في الساعة السابعة النصف)
A special event To Honor the Thoughts and Legacy of
Dr. Taha Jabir Al-Alwani who passed away on March 4.
Speakers will include Dr. Clovis Maksoud, Dr. Azizah al-Hibri, Dr. Hisham AlTalib, Dr. Zainab Taha Alwani, Mr. Mohamad ElShinnawi,…
We are delighted to invite international students studying at Consortium schools to join us at VTS for an afternoon and evening with Dr. Jehu H. Hanciles. Dr. Hanciles is Associate Professor of World Christianity at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Join other international students for a wonderful event of worship, fellowship and dinner! (come for any part or all…
MoreThe Association of Black Seminarians Choir (from Wesley) will sing at the Student Board’s prayer service for Christian Unity at John Leland Center (Clarendon Metro Stop, Arlington, VA) on Thursday Feb. 11 as part of the Figel Event for Ecumenism (5:30-8:30). The evening features the Ecumenism Award recipient, Dr. Joseph Small speaking on the Reformation and Contemporary Ecclesial Divisions. A…
MoreOur experience with Muslim educators, leaders, and mosques in the Washington D.C. region testifies to the vast majority of American-Muslims committed to forms of Islam that contribute to a pluralist and democratic society. We draw on these relationships to continue our work in Muslim-Christian studies with future priests, pastors and church leaders. To learn more:
Opportunities for Muslim-Christian Studies…
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