Bertha Beachy, long-time missions worker in Africa and the Middle East, will speak at EMU on October 12 on interfaith relations between Christians and Muslims. Bertha Beachy, a long-time worker ... read more about Veteran Missionary to Speak at EMU Interfaith Forum on Dialogue with Muslims
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Iranian Speaker Advocates Peace Studies
“Understanding Peace in Iran” was the focus of a presentation by Muhammad A. Legenhausen of Qom, Iran, during an “Abraham’s Tent” forum held Friday, July 30. Dr. Muhammad A. Legenhausen ... read more about Iranian Speaker Advocates Peace Studies
In Third Year, Interfaith Peace Camp Keeps Growing
By Tom Mitchell, Daily News-Record As one of the final activities during Interfaith Peace Camp week, children created and flew kites that included each camper’s personal “message of peace.” Photo ... read more about In Third Year, Interfaith Peace Camp Keeps Growing
Interfaith Peace Camp Promotes Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Skills for Area Children
"Building Bridges, Building Peace" is the theme for the third annual Interfaith Peace Camp to be held at EMU June 22-July 2. Children at the 2009 Interfaith Peace Camp enjoyed ... read more about Interfaith Peace Camp Promotes Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Skills for Area Children
EMU Hosts Interfaith Forum, Professor from Iran
Abraham’s Tent: A Center for Interfaith Engagement at EMU, hosted Dr. Rasoul Rasoulipour, a philosophy of religion professor in Tehran, Iran, for a day-long campus visit, May 25, 2010. ... read more about EMU Hosts Interfaith Forum, Professor from Iran
MCC Couple to Outline Middle East Issues
Cindy and Daryl Byler (back row, left) with young friends in Gaza. Two EMU student organizations are co-sponsoring an event meant to challenge the EMU and larger community with the ... read more about MCC Couple to Outline Middle East Issues
Jantzi to Head Abrahamic Center Feasibility Study
Vernon Jantzi Vernon Jantzi has been named to coordinate a feasibility process toward the potential establishment of a Center for the Study of Abrahamic Traditions (CSAT) at EMU. The appointment ... read more about Jantzi to Head Abrahamic Center Feasibility Study
Middle East Forum to be Held
The ongoing Middle East conflict and signs of encouragement will be the focus of a forum to be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 15 in Martin Chapel of the seminary ... read more about Middle East Forum to be Held
Seminary Prof Travels to Iran for Muslim Conference
Given the volatile political climate, a visit to Iran might seem highly unlikely for many. But N. Gerald Shenk, professor of church and society at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, saw it ... read more about Seminary Prof Travels to Iran for Muslim Conference