Online Seminars
The Hickey Center and the IIIT Chair are pleased to offer a number of online seminars for the Nazareth community and the interfaith community at large.
Summer 2022
Train the Trainers: Understanding Islam's Relations with other Religions
Online non-credit certificate course for teachers, religious leaders, businesses, nurses, and other professionals including public interested in understanding Islam's relations with other religions for peaceful co-existence and professional services.
When: August 15-19,2022 (Monday-Friday, both days are included)
Time : 7-8:30PM Via Zoom, Registration Fee: $39.00( Please write Checks to Nazareth College, IIIT Chair and Hickey Center)
Speakers: Dr. Etin Anwar, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva
Dr. Shalahudin Kafrawi, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva
Dr. Muhammad Shafiq, Nazareth College
Description:
Islam is misunderstood religion in America. Many do not know that the Qur'an recognized other religions, called them people of the holy scriptures especially the Jewish Bible and the Christian New Testament are mentioned as sources of light and guidance.
Topics
Monday, August 15, The Qur'an's Pluralistic Theology
Tuesday, Aug.16, Prophets, Prophecy and Holy Scriptures in Islam
Wednesday, Aug. 17,Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Moses in Islam
Thursday, Aug. 18, Mary, Jesus and the Messiah in Islam
Friday, Aug.19, Freedom of Speech, Hateful Rhetoric and Morally Responsible Speech in Islam
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Past Programs
Fall 2020
Healing Racial Inequalities and Injustices
Seminars about challenging American consciousness to stand up for justice in peaceful ways.
Voices of Local African American Leaders
Voices of Local Interfaith Leaders
Racism, Global Politics and Islamophobia