A 16-year-old interfaith dialogue between Mennonite and Shi'a Muslim scholars—held in Canada and Iran over the years—will continue at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU). ... read more about Canadian Mennonite University hosts seventh Muslim-Mennonite dialogue from Canadian Mennonite University
Special programs
Center for Interfaith Engagement to host roundtable on Mennonite work in interfaith collaboration
As part of its year-long Centennial celebration, Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Interfaith Engagement will host a roundtable on interfaith collaboration. One focus of the discussion will be on how building ... read more about Center for Interfaith Engagement to host roundtable on Mennonite work in interfaith collaboration
EMU awarded $300,000 Department of Justice grant
Eastern Mennonite University has named Leda Werner as the project coordinator of a new grant funded by the U.S. Department of Justice that focuses on connecting with community partners to ... read more about EMU awarded $300,000 Department of Justice grant
Local and global practicum experiences prepare EMU’s next generation of peacebuilders
Writing an instructional manual about growing and using elderberries for medicinal syrups may not look like peacebuilding at first glance, but Eastern Mennonite University senior Ben Rush’s practicum last fall ... read more about Local and global practicum experiences prepare EMU’s next generation of peacebuilders
Sharon Washington Risher to speak as part of EMU’s week of MLK remembrance
The Rev. Sharon Washington Risher knows hate: Among the nine black worshippers killed by a white supremacist at a prayer meeting at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, ... read more about Sharon Washington Risher to speak as part of EMU’s week of MLK remembrance
EMU Centennial Christmas celebration offers concerts, ‘DoveTale’ play, and lessons and carols service
Thursday, Nov. 30: Jazz Ensemble Concert Come hear the 16-member ensemble under the direction of Robert Curry play swing, up-tempo funk, two Benny Carter pieces and more at Lehman Auditorium ... read more about EMU Centennial Christmas celebration offers concerts, ‘DoveTale’ play, and lessons and carols service
‘Let us compete in doing good’: Turkish author’s explorations bridge religious differences with ‘The Islamic Jesus’
Why does the Qur’an praise Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a “woman above all women”? Why does it venerate Jesus as “the Messiah,” and even “the Word of God,” ... read more about ‘Let us compete in doing good’: Turkish author’s explorations bridge religious differences with ‘The Islamic Jesus’
New Center for Interfaith Engagement director wins dissertation award
He may be a newly-minted PhD, but a recently-named program director at Eastern Mennonite University is no newcomer to distinguished scholarship. This fall Professor Timothy Seidel received the 2017 Dissertation ... read more about New Center for Interfaith Engagement director wins dissertation award
Congregate Charlottesville co-founders to be honored by National Council of Churches
An Eastern Mennonite Seminary graduate and two other organizers of the clergy protest against the August “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, will be honored by the National Council ... read more about Congregate Charlottesville co-founders to be honored by National Council of Churches
Presidents Forum – 2017 Centennial Homecoming
Eastern Mennonite University’s current and past presents gather for a panel hosted by Donald Kraybill. Myron Augsburger, Joe Lapp, Loren Swartzendruber and current president Susan Schultz Huxman reflect on challenges, ... read more about Presidents Forum – 2017 Centennial Homecoming