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Catholic Perspectives on Interreligious
Dialogue: Christianity and Islam
Lecture Series Presentation - February 22
- 24, 2006
Dr. Scott C. Alexander
Associate Professor of Islam
Director of the Catholic-Muslim Studies Program
Catholic Theological Union
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Related Readings and Web Links Have Been Posted on the Virtual
Library Club Site
- On Wednesday, February 22, Professor Alexander will
give a lecture in Scholl 101 at 7:00 pm, entitled "New
Windows on Islam: Finding a Basis for Dialogue in an Age
of Conflict". This presentation will explore two
very important and closely related features of the Islamic
worldview which are important for fruitful dialogue with
Muslim peoples. The first is the Islamic understanding
of the history of God's interaction with humanity through
select messengers--many of whom are well-known figures
of the Jewish and Christian Bibles. The second is the
Islamic understanding of the religious nature of the human
person, regardless of ethnic heritage or official religious
affiliation.
- He will give another lecture on Thursday, February 23,
in Scholl 101 at 11:30 am, entitled "Confrontation
and Dialogue: the History and Future of Catholic-Muslim
Relations". This presentation will explore the brighter
and darker sides of Catholic-Muslim relations as a necessary
step in a dialogue oriented toward reconciliation and
healing--toward honestly recognizing and dignifying our
differences and appreciating, celebrating, and building
upon our commonalities.
For additional information, please contact
Philip Timko, O.S.B. (630) 829-6266
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