Nazareth College Hickey Center
Interfaith Studies and Dialogue Newsletter
March 2016 Edition
The Brian and Jean Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue promotes research and encourages strategies for living peacefully in a religiously diverse world. This vision is realized through dialogue, education, and community-building efforts.
Upcoming Events
ISIS Theology of Violence and Counter Theology in Islam
Considering the contemporary situation in the Middle East, it is important to educate ourselves about the distinction between Islam as a religion and the ISIS ideology of violence. Join us for a discussion about the misconceptions of the Islamic faith as it relates to stereotypes, global politics, and peaceful coexistence.
Where: Nazareth College’s Otto Shults Community Center, Forum
***This event is free and open to the public
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2016, 07:00 PM
4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States
Global Citizenship Conference
This year's Global Citizenship Conference will welcome local high school students to come together and explore the unique relationship between global religions and nature.
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2016, 09:00 AM
4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States
GCC Assessment
Brittany Smith and Esma Simsek (from left to right) coding the qualitative data obtained from the 2014 Global Citizenship Conference survey.
Sacred Texts and Human Contexts May 25, 2016
This international symposium on faith and the environment will begin on Monday, May 23, 2016 and come to a close on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
Contact Us
Email: interfaith@naz.edu
Website: https://www2.naz.edu/interfaith
Phone: 585-389-2963
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nazareth.College.CISD
Twitter: @interfaithHC
Dr. Muhammad Shafiq
Professor in Religious Studies
585-389-2963
Golisano Academic Center 353
Dr. Wendy Lynn Fritz
585-389-2383
Golisano Academic Center 355