Theology school offers degree in interreligious dialogue

Published: 2007-05-29

CHICAGO (CNS) -- Catholic Theological Union has announced a new degree program, a master of arts in interreligious dialogue, starting this fall. The program will focus on the three Abrahamic faith traditions -- Judaism, Christianity and Islam -- and is designed to provide theological and practical preparation for future leaders in interreligious dialogue, whether as teachers, representatives of religious organizations, or resources where those skills are needed in government and business. Catholic Theological Union is the largest graduate school of theology and ministry in the United States. In a news release announcing the program, the school said the new program will seek to "maintain a balance of Jewish, Christian and Muslim students, reflecting the balance of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim professors who function as the core faculty." It said, "Each participant is expected to become theologically literate in one of the faith traditions other than his or her own."

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