When 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…
MoreMany students and faculty members in the Washington Theological Consortium continue to pray and grieve for Paris as she begins to bury her dead, killed by militant jihadists. But we also renew our work in inter-religious dialogue that can face such atrocities.
Alongside calls for increased security and military action, we want to share our commitment to the power of interfaith…
MoreA Symposium on a unique side of Luther–regarding issues of justice and the poor–will take place in D.C. this Friday evening and Saturday. Great reduced rate for Students ($15) and very reasonable registration ($60) for all (includes dinner Friday). Come celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with a discussion of “the Forgotten Luther.”
More information: Forgotten Luther Symposium Nov….
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The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Virginia Theological Seminary on October 13 to consecrate their new and remarkable Immanuel Chapel and lead Evensong. The Presiding Bishop and Bishop elect were present, with notable dignitaries throughout the church. The day was filled with lectures by the architect Richard Stearns and the organ builder, an icon exhibit, and festive celebrations and food. The…
MoreWe have been surrounded by the visit of Pope Francis here in Notheast Washington. Catholic University of America and the asilica were beautifully decked out for the canonization service of Junipero Serra–the 17th century Franciscan missionary to California–and the mass celebrated with 24,000 people on campus. The rites, music, and eucharist were stunning, and the Pope’s message to come out…
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