IRPJ.org Presents: “The Experience & Practice of Mutual Respect Across Faiths”

IRPJ.org Presents:
"The Experience & Practice of Mutual Respect Across Faiths"

The Institute for Religion, Peace & Justice (IRPJ.org) hosted a conversation on the topic of "The Experience & Practice of Mutual Respect Across Faiths."

The Hosts, Bradley Jersak and Andrew Klager welcomed guest lecturers from Jewish, Muslim & Christian traditions, including Safi Kaskas, Nahid Saiyed, Mark Braverman, Dawud Abdur-Rahman, and Mercy Aiken.

Each speaker shares their own perspective on developing mutual respect in the work we do as peacemakers in the world. Students of the IRPJ Certificate program then responded with questions for our guests.

For those who want university-accredited training in the work of Peace & Justice, IRPJ.org offers one-year certificates (online – BA or MA levels) and an MA in Peace Studies. See our website for more information.

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