Towards Oneness and Mercy: Exploring the Foundations of Islam

What is Islam? This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to understanding and engaging with Islamic tradition, practice and culture–and it will thus enable participants to offer answers to this far from straightforward question. In particular, the course will engage with Islam as a living tradition – a vibrant faith that is constantly and dynamically …
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2023 Festival of Faiths: Sacred Hearts, Sacred Minds: Embodying Love

The 2023 Festival of Faiths will celebrate the power of love to cultivate meaningful connections, strengthen communities and transform lives. Join us for Sacred Hearts, Sacred Minds: Embodying Love, where we will explore contemporary concerns through the lens of faith and tap into our unique capacity for love and compassion. A diverse lineup of spiritual teachers, thought leaders …
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Cult Classics: An Introduction to New Religious Movements

An online short course introducing cults, or New Religious Movements. This 4-week course is a sociological introduction to cults – or better labeled as new religious movements (NRMs). The class will learn and discuss the definition of religion, church, sect, and NRM. Following this discussion, we will examine the beginning of three mainstream religions: Islam, …
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