The Pluralism Project at Harvard University
Boston Workshop
January 9, 2009 - Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center
Welcome and Information for Participants
Welcome to new participants, and welcome back to those who joined us in November. If you have written any reflections, sermons, or other materials that you would like to share with the group, please email them to klohre@fas.harvard.edu
For our second workshop, we will begin at 10 AM in the Thompson Room on the main floor of the Barker Center, located at 12 Quincy Street in Cambridge. We recommend taking public transportation into Harvard Square, though there are a number of parking garages to choose from.
Coffee and continental breakfast, vegetarian box lunches, and an afternoon snack will be provided. Please email klohre@fas.harvard.edu if you have any dietary restrictions.
Please read the preparatory materials on this website in advance of our meeting. Keep in mind any theological reflections or insights that come to mind, as they will enrich our discussions.
Note: women please bring a large scarf along with you.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Schedule
| Location: Thompson Room, Barker Center | |
| 10:00 AM | Introduction by Dr. Diana Eck |
| 11:30 AM | Departure by bus for Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center |
| 12:00 PM | Welcome by hosts Bilal Kaleem and Elizabeth Dann |
| 1:00 PM | Jumm'ah (Friday Prayers) |
| 2:00 PM | Tour of facilty |
| 3:00 PM | Departure by bus for Harvard |
| 3:30 PM | Theological reflection led by Dr. Eck |
| 4:30 PM | Small groups |
| 5:00 PM | Conclusion |
Preparatory Materials
- "On Common Ground: World Religions in America": Islam Introductory essays from the Pluralism Project CD-ROM, On Common Ground: World Religions in America, 2002.
- Pluralism Project Introduction to Islam in Boston
- Pluralism Project Profile of the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center
- Religious Diversity News - Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center News stories related to the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center.
- Pluralism Project Etiquette Guidelines by Tradition Tips for first-time visitors to an Islamic Center.
- Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center Website
- The Official Website of "A Common Word" "A Common Word Between Us and You"
- "Learning to Explore Love Together: Suggestions to the Churches for Responding to 'A Common Word'" World Council of Churches response to "A Common Word"
- An Ecumenical Response to "A Common Word Between Us and You" by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA