Crossroad of Religions
Notre Dame scholar to help Islamic educators engage arts, humanities to foster dialogue, scholarly diversity
Ansari Institute core affiliated faculty Ebrahim Moosa will explore how using the arts and humanities in Islamic theological education might promote greater dialogue and scholarly diversity within Muslim communities and with other faith traditions.
Moosa, the Mirza Family Professor of Islamic Thought and Muslim Societies in Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, will work with two dozen Muslim theologians, artists and educators from Africa, North America and South Asia as part of the Pedagogies of Muslim Humanities project. The project is supported by a three-year grant from the Templeton Religion Trust, which seeks to enrich the conversation about religion.
In Rome, Notre Dame convening engages women’s voices to help shape Afghanistan’s future
What is the role of religion in Afghanistan? Should a future state have an official religion? How — or should — the international community engage with the Taliban, or does doing so confer legitimacy on a repressive regime?
These questions were at the heart of a recent convening attended by Rebekah Go, the Ansari Institute's Program Manager, and hosted by the Afghanistan Program for Peace and Development, part of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs.
Global Religious Observances Calendar
Religious literacy and cultural awareness are important skills. It’s helpful to know about the traditions and celebrations that are important to students and colleagues so you can provide accommodations and support all members of the beloved community. The global religious observances calendar serves as a resource for any who wish to enjoy it.
About the Ansari Institute
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion is dedicated to studying, learning from, and collaborating with religious communities worldwide. A vital part of the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, the Ansari Institute embraces wide-ranging work, including research, teaching, outreach, and interaction with religious communities, faith and civic leaders, academics and journalists, and the general public.
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