04.09.2013
Issues of Gender and Inter Faith Dialogue to be Explored at Limerick Seminar
Issues of gender and inter faith dialogue will be explored at a seminar in Limerick in October. The event, organised by the Church of Ireland’s Inter Faith Working Group, will be held in Mary Immaculate College on the afternoon of Thursday October 17.
Entitled “Building the Common Household” the seminar will examine the ways in which the gender of those engaged in inter faith dialogue impacts on their involvement. It will also look at some of the issues which affect both women’s participation in dialogue, and also men’s engagement with women of other faiths. Finally, the seminar will ask how all those involved in dialogue can work together to build a “Common Household.”
Among the speakers will be the Revd Bonnie Evans–Hills. Ms Evans–Hills is Interfaith Adviser to the Bishop of Leicester and assistant curate in the Parish of Saint Peter & Saint Paul, Oadby. She has considerable experience in Muslim–Christian dialogue, focusing in particular on dialogue with Shi’a Islam following a period of three years’ study in Qum, Iran.
There will also be a panel of contributors from the Mid–West Interfaith Network. The group was founded in May 2010 with the aim of building understanding between members of different faith traditions and creating bonds of friendship and mutual understanding. Its members represent the diverse faith groups in Limerick and its environs including the Catholic, Anglican, Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Baha’i and Zoroastrian traditions among others.
The attendance fee (including a light lunch and tea/coffee) is £20 or €25. Students may attend free of charge. The fee can be paid by cash or cheque on the day but those wishing to attend should register in advance with the Revd Darren McCallig by email mccalld@tcd.ie or by telephone 353(0)1 896 1402.
The seminar will be held in Room G10 on the ground floor of Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. It will begin with lunch at 1.00pm and conclude at 5.30pm. Limited parking will be available on the campus.
To view the timetable for the conference click here.