Inter-Religious Dialog Archives - News and Media /news/tag/inter-religious-dialog/ Augsburg University Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:53:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Inter-religious dialog Oct. 1 /news/2008/09/29/inter-religious-dialog-oct-1/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:53:15 +0000 http://inside.augsburg.edu/news/?p=2260 The first Inter-Religious Dialog of the academic year will focus on Eid ul-Fitr and Rosh Hashanah at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the East Commons, Christensen Center. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to hear about these two important holidays for Muslims and Jews, respectively. Mohamed Sallam, director of Pan-Afrikan Student Services, ...

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]]> interreligiousThe first Inter-Religious Dialog of the academic year will focus on Eid ul-Fitr and Rosh Hashanah at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the East Commons, Christensen Center. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to hear about these two important holidays for Muslims and Jews, respectively.

Mohamed Sallam, director of Pan-Afrikan Student Services, will present on Eid ul-Fitr and Barbara Lehmann, associate professor of Social Work, will present on Rosh Hashanah. Both will be assisted by students.

Traditional holiday food will be available for sampling. Small group sessions will allow for discussions about individual religious backgrounds. Individuals from a variety of religions are being encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu.

Inter-Religious Dialog

October 1, 7 p.m.

East Commons, Christensen Center

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]]> Creation: the common story /news/2008/02/26/creation-the-common-story/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:41:11 +0000 http://inside.augsburg.edu/news/?p=2792 On March 3-4, Augsburg College will host an Inter-Religious Dialog, a series of conversations that brings Jewish, Muslim, and Christian theologians together to discuss an annual topic. This year’s theme, “Creation: The Common Story,” will be examined to promote a deeper understanding of the commonalities and nuances of the Abrahamic religions The opening reception and ...

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]]> dialogOn March 3-4, Augsburg College will host an Inter-Religious Dialog, a series of conversations that brings Jewish, Muslim, and Christian theologians together to discuss an annual topic. This year’s theme, “Creation: The Common Story,” will be examined to promote a deeper understanding of the commonalities and nuances of the Abrahamic religions

The opening reception and dinner will run from 5 – 6:45 p.m. on Monday, March 3. Then, Dr. Mark Throntviet, professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, will deliver a lecture from 7 – 8 p.m. On Tuesday, March 4, Rabbi Lynn Liberman of the Beth Jacob Congregation in Mendota Heights will speak from 10 – 11 a.m., followed by chapel and lunch. Then, from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Dr. Hatem al-Haj, an Islamic scholar and pediatrician, will speak followed by a closing reception from 2:30 – 3 p.m. The Inter-Religious Dialog events will be held in Hoversten Chapel, in the Foss Center. All lectures and worship times are free and open to the public.

For more information, . To RSVP for the dinner or lunch, please contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1151. Also contact Ross Murray with any questions.

The Inter-Religious Dialog is sponsored by Exploring Our Gifts: The Lilly Grant at Augsburg College.

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