Interfaith Dialogue

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As a church-related institution, affiliated with The United Methodist Church, we affirm our call to initiate and promote better relationships between Christians and other faiths of the world based on informed understanding, critical appreciation, and balanced perspective of one another's basic beliefs.

At the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, the United Methodist Council of Bishops reaffirmed our inclusive position by encouraging all of us "to renew our commitment to the ministry of reconciliation, and to be witnesses of God's love and grace for and in the whole world…to build bridges of trust and reconciliation by inviting and encouraging people of all faiths to come together for prayer…to work for personal and social holiness…especially to do no harm and to do good…to restore a sense of hope for the future by praying for and working for the healing of broken relationships…to seek to bind up the wounds and renew efforts to work for peace with justice."

The University of Evansville is committed to religious diversity and interfaith dialogue as we continue to serve an interconnected, global society understanding that the world is as close as our own backyard.

Past Events

9/11 Interfaith Worship Service
September 11, 2011
Interfaith Bulletin

"Who Is My Neighbor" Panel Discussion Series

"Who Is My Neighbor: The Muslim Next Door?"
September 20, 2010
Dr. Zahid Saqib, Islamic Society of Evansville, along with Mrs. Martha Al-Hieh, Dr. Mohammad Hussain, Dr. Mohammad Bourad, Ms. Myeda Hussain

"Who Is My Neighbor: The Jew Next Door?"
November 1, 2010
Rabbi Helen Bar Yaacov, Adath B'nai Israel Temple, along with Wayne Trockman, Sonnie Cibul, Linda Ellenstein, Gaveena Day

"Who Is My Neighbor: The Buddhist Next Door?"
March 14, 2011
Mary MacGregor, Theravada Buddhism, Katlyn Sandy, UE Student, Mindful Heart Buddha Sangha, Theravada Buddhism, Alan McCoy, Palchen Study Group, Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, Jay Ziemer, Chenrezig Study Group, Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition

Religious Life