Recent & Upcoming Programs
Religious Minorities & the Ottoman Empire
Examines the complex experiences of religious minorities within the Ottoman Empire from its inception through its territorial expansion.
Tuesdays, Feb 24-Mar 31
Qur’an & Bible Reading Group – Spring 2026
Online discussion group to read and gain a deeper knowledge of key related portions of the Qur'an and the Bible. This is a selective, limited enrollment program
Apply for this programThursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7. 11:30am to 1pm Istanbul Time.
Poetry Reading Workshop
Poetry recitations from varied languages and spiritual traditions of the Middle East and beyond.
May 12, 5pm Istanbul time
Recorded Events
Shabbir Akhtar & Galatians
Symposium on Shabbir Akhtar’s Commentary on Galatians
September 2026. Day & Time TBD
Muslim Engagement with the Bible
A discussion of important recent studies on Muslim approaches to the Bible.
The Workshop was held on October 14, 2024. Panelists included Georgina Jardim, Charles Ramsey, Samuel Ross & Martin Whittingham
Christianity and the Rise of Islam
Online conversation with Gabriel Said Reynolds and Jack Tannous on Late Antique Christianity & the Qur’an
The Symposium was held on October 3, 2025.
Atonement Theology in Christian-Muslim Engagement
Online conversation with Dr. Brent Neely about his book, Atonement Theology in Conversation with Islamic Thought.
Recorded April 9, 2025
Islamic Origins & Christian Theological Engagement with Islam
How does critical scholarship on Islamic origins impact Christian-Muslim relations?
The Symposium was held on February 15, 2024. Panelists included Martin Accad, Daniel Brown, Sandra Keating, Daniel A. Madigan SJ, David Marshall, Gabriel S. Reynolds, and Michel Younès.
Research Support
Research Support
We support research
on the diverse belief systems,
histories and social structures
of Middle Eastern religions, and
especially on small, emergent,
or threatened religious
communities
Educational Programs
Educational Programs
We bring Muslims & Christians
together in study programs,
seminars, and workshops
in Muslim-Christian relations.
Partnerships
Partnerships
Our network of faculty
and researchers is global.
We partner with study centers,
universities and individuals
around the world
