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Palestinian Christian tries to bridge divides separating Christian, Jewish and Muslim neighbors

March 3, 2014Last updated March 18, 2014 by Paul Souder

Salim Munayer is a citizen of a small nation that casts a giant shadow on the world stage. Small enough to fit four within the borders of Virginia, the modern ... read more about Palestinian Christian tries to bridge divides separating Christian, Jewish and Muslim neighbors

A highlight on Vernon Jantzi

March 2, 2014Last updated September 18, 2014 by

EMU’s cross-cultural program is intentionally different from that of almost every college in America, says Vernon Jantzi ’64, who became a faculty member at EMU after earning his PhD in ... read more about A highlight on Vernon Jantzi

EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement promotes friendship and understanding among those who believe differently

February 14, 2014Last updated March 3, 2014 by Steve Shenk

Why would an explicitly Christian university go out of its way to bring Muslim and Jewish scholars to its campus to teach entire courses and interact every day with students? ... read more about EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement promotes friendship and understanding among those who believe differently

Arab ‘warrior-scholar-statesman’ inspires fresh biography and essay contest

October 4, 2013Last updated October 24, 2013 by Chris Edwards

A town in Iowa is named for Emir Abd el-Kader (1808-1883). The Lincoln White House sent him an honorary gift. Victor Hugo supported his release from prison. The New York ... read more about Arab ‘warrior-scholar-statesman’ inspires fresh biography and essay contest

Visiting Islamic scholars from Iran begin first full year teaching at EMU

September 10, 2013Last updated September 27, 2013 by Andrew Jenner

The first visiting scholars at Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Interfaith Engagement (CIE) will teach several courses on Islam and contemporary issues in Iran during the coming academic year, their ... read more about Visiting Islamic scholars from Iran begin first full year teaching at EMU

Interfaith Camp Plants Seeds of Understanding, Friendship in Youth

June 18, 2013Last updated July 15, 2013 by Candace Sipos

A group of elementary schoolers, grades first through sixth, planted a Gold Star magnolia in front of the city’s mosque June 12. It will grow next to another tree planted ... read more about Interfaith Camp Plants Seeds of Understanding, Friendship in Youth

Visiting Scholar From Iran at EMU

January 9, 2013Last updated January 17, 2013 by Steve Shenk

A Muslim scholar from Iran is teaching at Eastern Mennonite University this academic year as part of a new three-year visiting scholar series. Amir Akrami, from the Iranian Institute of ... read more about Visiting Scholar From Iran at EMU

Film and Forum Series To Spark Interfaith Dialogue

December 21, 2012Last updated January 10, 2013 by Mike Zucconi

The Center for Interfaith Engagement at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is offering a forum and film series to spark dialogue and encourage relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. “Our ... read more about Film and Forum Series To Spark Interfaith Dialogue

Justice Lecture Features Renowned Poet

November 2, 2012Last updated November 8, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

Julia Spicher Kasdorf will be the featured speaker during the Justice Lectures on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 3:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m., in Martin Chapel in the Seminary building. ... read more about Justice Lecture Features Renowned Poet

EMU, UVA and George Mason Co-Host Scriptural Reasoning Tour

June 25, 2012Last updated July 20, 2012 by Mike Zucconi

Scriptural scholars from the University of Virginia joined peers from others parts of North America at Eastern Mennonite University during the third week of June (2012) to experience “Mennonite influence, ... read more about EMU, UVA and George Mason Co-Host Scriptural Reasoning Tour

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