Both Islam and Judaism place an emphasis upon a sacred revealed text as a central element in the mystical experience. Join us as we consider the powerful place of the Qur'an and the Torah in the mystical imaginations of these religious traditions. Reception to follow.
Mystical Authority and Apophaticism in Shi’i Islam - Dr. Todd Lawson
The GTU is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kamal Abu-Shamsieh as Director of its new Interreligious Chaplaincy Program and Lecturer in Practical Theology.
Spiritual care is now recognized as an essential component of health care. Please join us as we explore Jewish and Islamic perspectives on accompanying patients, families and care-givers in the hospital setting and the role of the chaplain.
The GTU's Madrasa-Midrasha Program is pleased to announce summer research grants to support GTU students and scholars working on interreligious projects related to Judaism and/or Islam.
The CJS and CIS welcome Professor Vicki Spencer from the University of Otago in New Zealand to offer a reflection on the recent violence in Christchurch, NZ.
The cultures of Islam and Judaism developed over centuries, giving expression to an enormous span of regional and cultural diversity. Today’s program will explore the common and divergent elements in their aesthetic expression and how continuity, linearity, and non-linearity come into play in the material culture of each tradition. We will explore forms such as geometry, calligraphy, illumination, and monumental inscriptions as well as the aesthetics of worship and liturgy. Speakers include Carol Bier and Francesco Spagnolo
