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  • Websites on Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue

    This page provides links to reliable resources on Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue for study and for ministry. We update these links periodically. If you discover any links to be broken or to have changed, please contact us.

    CHRISTIAN ECUMENISM

    Association of Interchurch Families

    Canadian Centre for Ecumenism

    Centro Pro Unione’s links to bilateral dialogues

    Christian Churches Together: a network of Catholic, Orhodox, Protestant, Evangelical/Pentecostal churches that promote mutual understanding, dialogue, and common witness

    Dr. Steven Harmon’s Blog: A Baptist professor and ecumenist seeks to educate young adults on the ecumenical movement through the rock music of U2

    Ecumenism in Canada (and beyond): Despite its name, this is a comprehensive website with worldwide ecumenical links and information, covering Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, United States, Europe.

    Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Department for Ecumenical Affairs. Ecumenical Conversation Starters.

    Global Christian Forum: new conversations between Catholic, Protestant, evangelical and free churches on a variety of topics.

    National Council of Churches of Christ, USA: Historic ecumenical organization supporting dialogue and collaborative Christian action

    The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity

    United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs

    Washington Theological Consortium Ecumenical Bibliography
    Dr. Mitzi Budde’s annotated list of recent journal articles and books in ecumenism, updated quarterly each year.

    Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Resources (new resources posted annually)

    World Council of Churches Index of Ecumenical Dialogues

     

    INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE


    JEWISH-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS

    “How Nostra Aetate Transformed Catholic-Jewish Relations” by Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League

    The Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations

    Dialogika
    Current journal from the Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations (CCJR) and the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations of Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia.

    International Council of Christians and Jews

    International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

    Internet Resources for the Study of Judaism and Christianity

    Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies
    Independent institute dedicated to community-based education and dialogue around Jewish, Christian, and now Muslim issues.

    Jewish-Christian Relations

    The Sister Rose Thering Jewish-Christian-Islamic Virtual Media Library

     

    MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS

    Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University
    Renowned center for interfaith dialogue, focused on Muslim-Christian relations.

    International Institute for Islamic Thought
    Worldwide Institute for advancing Islamic thought in the modern world.

    Institute for Islam and the Sciences, Virginia International University

    Islamic Society of North America
    Leading national organization for education and collaboration among Muslim communities. Also engaged in significant inter-religious work.

     

    JOURNALS and BLOGS about INTERRELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENTS

    Cross Currents

    Current Dialogue
    Online Journal from World Council of Churches

    The Interfaith Observer

    Interreligious Insight

    Journal of Interreligious Studies
    Relevant, scholarly online journal for interreligious studies.

    Ravelunravel
    A collection of short videos made by a variety of individuals about their religious identities and their experiences in the world.

    Religious News Service
    Progressive review of religious news, their communities, and their social impact.

    World Scripture: A Compared Anthology of Sacred Texts

    Worldwide Faith News

     

    DC AREA CENTERS OF INTERFAITH WORK and STUDIES

    All Dulles Area Muslim Society, Sterling VA
    One of the leading Mosques in the United States, dedicated to interreligious dialogue and peace.

    Center for Anglican Communion Studies, Virginia Theological Seminary
    Explores the global Anglican Communion, including relations to other religions.

    Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington
    Composed of numerous religious communities in the region, offering dialogues, resources, and public events.

    Institute for Interreligious Study and Dialogue, Catholic University of America
    Dedicated to bringing interreligious studies to the university and wider community.

    Paulist Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
    Supports community based dialogues, teaching materials around ecumenical and interfaith relations around the country.

     

    OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE

    Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions
    An organization that is committed to respecting differences and working together on common issues across faith communities.

    The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
    One of the leading research centers on religious trends and attitudes in the U.S.

    The Pluralism Project
    A Harvard run institution that is dedicated to pluralistic living among all world religions in the United States and across the world.

    Pontifical Council on Interreligious Dialogue
    Center of the Vatican’s global dialogue with other religions.

    United Religions Initiative
    An organization that is committed to promoting interfaith understanding and works on a daily basis across the globe.

    United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Secreatariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
    Coordinates most dialogues between the Roman Catholic Church and other faiths in the U.S.

    World Interfaith Congress
    An organization that ties different faiths together under an umbrella of common values.

    The World Council of Religious Leaders
    Organization that is dedicated to peace through interfaith works. Good resource for those interested in world-wide interfaith activities.

     

    PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES AND RELIGION

    Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, Eastern Mennonite University
    Leading national center of peace education, training, and advocacy—including the positive role of religions in the process.

    Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University
    Leading center of research, teaching, and peacemaking work that focuses on the role of religious life and practice in peacebuilding around the world.

    International Center for Religion and Diplomacy
    Organization that tries to resolve world crisis through interfaith dialogue and activities.

    Religions for Peace
    An organization that centers its work on building a peaceful future through intellectual dialogue across faiths and interfaith rooted proposals.

    School of International Service, American University
    Studies the shape and role of diplomacy in the modern world, and how positive engagement with religions can be integrated in that work.

    WTC December 2014