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“The Turkish Contribution to Christian-Muslim Dialogue”

Posted by Nigel on November 7, 2008 in Academic Presentations

Turkish GSA is organising a dialogue lecture and we thought you’d be interested.

Over the centuries the Turkish experience has been one of religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue. Distinct Christian churches and Jewish communities expelled from Europe in the Middle Ages have found a safe haven in the welcoming atmosphere of Turkey.  Such an understanding of peaceful coexistence is of utmost necessity in an increasingly divided and globalized world. This talk will focus on that Turkish experience of religious tolerance and how it guide inspire peace in the other contexts.

The Ft. Thomas Michel, S.J., Ph.D., will speak on “The Turkish Contribution to Christian-Muslim Dialogue” Monday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. in Norton 112 (Woldman Theatre) at UB North Campus. Father Michel is currently on the Academic Council of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. He formerly served at the Asia Desk of the VaticanPontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and later was head of the Office for Islam in the same Vatican department. He is now secretary of the Jesuit Secretariat for Interreligious Dialogue in Rome, Italy, and ecumenical secretary for the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences. His talk is being organised by the Turkish Graduate Student Association. Faculty, students and the public are invited.

We’d appreciated if you invite people who might be interested in this lecture. The flyer of the lecture is attached: .

Hope to see you there.

Turkish GSA