— Qur’an 29:46
— Micah 6:8
— Hebrews 13:2
The Academy for Judaic, Christian, and Islamic Studies is dedicated to building bridges of understanding, mutual respect, and cooperation between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. We provide inter-religious education programs for universities, colleges, religious congregations, and other interested groups. Learn more about us.
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Highlights
A curated selection of our site content.
Inaugural Johannes Lähnemann Interfaith Peace Education Lecture
Statement on the Violent Crisis in the Holy Land
Programs
We offer educational programs for colleges, universities, student groups, congregations, and community organizations. They are designed to foster increased understanding between Jews, Christians, and Muslims, to reduce misconceptions, and promote mutual respect and appreciation.
Each program places a strong emphasis on experiential learning through personal encounters and open exchange between all participants. The guiding principle is to encounter the religious ‘other’ in a spirit of hospitality with both honesty and intellectual humility.
Trialogues
Panel discussions with leading scholars and recognized leaders of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
College Courses
We offer college courses on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as interrelated religious traditions.
Interfaith Retreats
Interfaith retreats are in-person or online sessions with conversations on various topics from the lens of religions.
Resources
Visual Stories
Short videos and blogs telling stories that build bridges of mutual understanding across Muslim, Jewish, and Christian faiths.
Academy Public Statements
Statements about where the Academy stands on Racial Justice issues.
Reading Corner
Helpful guides for exploring the mutual relationships between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Interreligious Relations
A selection of official statements, proclamations, and documents strengthening interreligious relations.
Academic Reflections
Thought-provoking essays of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish scholars and leaders who seek to overcome past conflicts.
Student Essays
Student research papers on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and their historical and contemporary interactions.