Interreligious Dialogue Webinar

The Bishops' Conference of Scotland Committee for Interreligious Dialogue hosts its two-part annual colloquium event online on Friday 24 November 2023 at 7pm. Register by emailing joseph.sikora@bcos.org.uk

The colloquium serves as an adult faith formation opportunity for members of the Catholic community interested in the work of interreligious dialogue, those Catholics active in Interreligious Dialogue, and those who would like to learn more on how become involved.

It will explore the Church’s teaching and history of Dialogue in the context of both the Scottish and Global Church experience. Our theme this year is “with the living God at the Centre”, looks to explore the role of “religious experience” in interreligious dialogue.

The second part will take place on 23-24 February 2024 at the Conforti Centre in Coatbridge. Register by emailing joseph.sikora@bcos.org.uk

Interreligious Dialogue Colloquium 2024

The Bishops' Conference of Scotland Committee for Interreligious Dialogue hosts its annual colloquium event on 23-24 February 2024 at the Conforti Centre in Coatbridge. Register by emailing joseph.sikora@bcos.org.uk

Rev Professor Will Storrar will offer a keynote speech and facilitate both events.

The colloquium serves as an adult faith formation opportunity for members of the Catholic community interested in the work of interreligious dialogue, those Catholics active in Interreligious Dialogue, and those who would like to learn more on how become involved.

It will explore the Church’s teaching and history of Dialogue in the context of both the Scottish and Global Church experience. Our theme this year is “with the living God at the Centre”, looks to explore the role of “religious experience” in interreligious dialogue.

Prof Will Storrar 

The common thread in Will’s varied career is lifelong learning about the power of collaboration for the common good.

He directs the Centre of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, where visiting researchers harness the power of transdisciplinary thinking on global concerns. His publications include “A World for All?” on global civil society, and “Yours the Power” on faith-based organizing in the USA. Will is an Honorary Professor of Edinburgh University.

My Faith and Scotland

Is Scotland a tolerant country for people of faith? What has been the experience of Christians and Muslims? Register here to join us for a fascinating insight into life as a person of faith in Scotland in 2022, as our speakers lay out the obstacles and opportunities and share the story of 'My Faith in Scotland'.

Share your own experience at this event in which people of all faiths and none are warmly invited.

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Event organised by the Commission for Ecumenism & Interfaith Dialogue of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh.