Twenty-four leaders from Morocco and the United States met at 草莓社区 Feb. 10-13, 2011, with a smaller follow-up session at Georgetown University on Feb. 14, in a quest ... read more about Muslims and Christians from Morocco and U.S. Meet at EMU
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Veteran Missionary to Speak at EMU Interfaith Forum on Dialogue with Muslims
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
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
Shallal Brings ‘Poets’ Vision to EMU
The Iraqi-American founder of a popular Washington, D.C., eatery shared his fresh perspectives on both entrepreneurship and the immigrant experience at a luncheon during the Summer Peacebuilding Institute. Anas "Andy" ... read more about Shallal Brings ‘Poets’ Vision to EMU
Prof’s Sabbatical Opportunity to Teach and Learn from Muslims
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
Seminary Offering Holy Land Tour
Trip Leaders Dorothy Jean Weaver and Kevin Clark Photo by Jim Bishop Eastern Mennonite Seminary is making plans for a study tour to the Middle East next spring. Dorothy Jean ... read more about Seminary Offering Holy Land Tour
Middle Eastern Christians Add to Diversity of SPI
By Rachel B. Miller Moreland The MCC-sponsored Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) participants from the Middle East, from left: Suzanne Dababne, Bassem Thabet, Rita Sawaya, Nabil Korieh (Father Daniel), and Rev. ... read more about Middle Eastern Christians Add to Diversity of SPI