Woolf Institute

**APPLY NOW FOR COURSE COMMENCING 1 APRIL 2019** As we live in an age of increasing plurality but also instability, the need for interreligious understanding is greater than ever. Apply for 'Interreligious Understanding Today' here: https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/study/online-courses/interreligious-understanding-today …pic.twitter.com/KKOsE1LN5R

'The panel focused on historical and contemporary understandings between Shi'ism and the larger Christian and Jewish faith traditions' Read about our panel in conjunction with the Hikma Foundation on the topic of 'Shi'ism and Minorities': https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/blog/shiism-and-minorities …pic.twitter.com/fegQRGDdyM

Mark our 20th Anniversary by making a gift in 2019: http://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/support2019 pic.twitter.com/oIaKHCLwj2

THANK YOU to everyone who attended our fantastic event with @TheICLondon last night. It was a wonderful evening of music and dialogue, and we invite you all to join us for tomorrow's performance by Ahmed Mukhtar and Yair Dalal. Details: https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/events/yair-dalal-and-ahmed-mukhtar-concert-and-discussion …pic.twitter.com/G7nzACGQym

NEW BLOG POST Dr Nurul Huda reflects on 'The Changing Face of Polygamy in Contemporary Malaysia', its consequences on women and the institution of marriage, and what the state has got to do with it all. Read here: https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/blog/the-changing-face-of-polygamy-in-contemporary-malaysia …pic.twitter.com/0tavJFaRjW

“This course gave me the grounding in interfaith dialogue, leading to effective collaboration on contemporary issues.” Naz Qureshi, Online Course alumna (Bridging the Great Divide: the Jewish-Muslim Encounter) Donations helped fund Naz’ studies: http://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/support2019 pic.twitter.com/Sb3jdxop97

'The words “zealot” and “zealotry” have had bad press...' 'Z is for Zealotry' is the final part of the A-Z of Believing series published by @kessler_ed and @Independent @indyminds. Read here: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/zealotry-zealot-meaning-definition-religion-christianity-jews-islam-hinduism-greek-romans-jealousy-a8735086.html …pic.twitter.com/0Zpu5w74sH

Make the most of a rainy day and catch up on our #Encounter podcast series! With topics from cooking traditions to artificial intelligence, there is always something new to learn. Take a listen here and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform: https://woolfpods.wordpress.com/category/encounter/page/1/ …pic.twitter.com/8GB8qO8sZj

'We want to capture the complex variety of faiths and beliefs in modern Britain.' @BBC is launching a year-long series of programmes examining faith, belief and values in modern Britain. Read about the 'Year of Beliefs' in The @guardian here: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/jan/28/bbcs-year-of-beliefs-to-shine-light-on-faith-and-values-in-modern-uk …pic.twitter.com/ehQdsoxft3

'Is it purposeful for reducing prejudice about other religions when we exclude religious language from public debates?' APPLY NOW for Online Course: Interreligious Understanding Today. Applications due by March 10. Details: https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/news/apply-now-for-online-course-interreligious-understanding-today …pic.twitter.com/G0ig1Av8cW

The individuals who have benefited from an education at the Woolf Institute foster interfaith dialogue in their own communities and work. Donations supporting our researchers and students have benefits far beyond the Institute itself. Find out more: https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/support2019 pic.twitter.com/sEEVbJI1pE

SYMPOSIUM We invite you to join us for 'Law & Religion Symposium: The Judeo-Christian Heritage of Western Law', happening on 21 February at the Woolf Institute. Details: https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/events/law-religion-symposium-the-judeo-christian-heritage-of-western-law …pic.twitter.com/TvJGjPTU4K

'These Iraqi women and men, Jews, Muslims and Christians, celebrate together their unforgettable Iraqi culture...' 'On Iraqi Jews, Muslims and Christians in London' by Dr Merav Rosenfeld-Hadad is our latest blog post, available now. Read here: https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/blog/on-iraqi-jews-muslims-and-christians-in-london …pic.twitter.com/boICgOf1g2

“Research taught me how to listen and the Institute’s mission reinforced the importance of academic research having a practical impact.” Austin Tiffany, PhD alumnus Donations helped fund Austin’s work: http://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/support2019 pic.twitter.com/5uUSl3pHx3

NEWSLETTER Our Lent Term Newsletter was emailed yesterday. Click the link to find out more about exciting upcoming events, courses and campaigns. Read here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Lent-Newsletter-2019.html?soid=1129082539063&aid=F2lunTjyli4&fbclid=IwAR0voWzdYs15Mju6sOKJ7m0sLgP2197OJbM_whNDgUnlPMTiRxB9PKzXX-0 …pic.twitter.com/D48GP4uPkX

'Some of you may be reading this series in the year 1440; others in 5779...' 'Y is for Year' is the latest part in the A-Z of Believing series published by @kessler_ed and @Independent. Read here: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/year-meaning-definition-religion-christianity-islam-hinduism-calendar-a8734986.html …pic.twitter.com/t0pHSh1MJj

'Faces of Faith' Our new photographic exhibition is on display at @StEdmundsCam. For details and to view this stunning collection, contact Susanne Jennings, our Subject Librarian, at [email protected].pic.twitter.com/QrIpjGk0IR

'The Future of Interfaith Dialogue' Join us for the launch of this important addition to interfaith dialogue and a talk which will be given by the editors, Professor Dr Lejla Demiri & Revd Dr Yazir Said on 20 February. Details: https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/events/book-launch-of-the-future-of-interfaith-dialogue-muslim-christian-encounters-through-a-common-word …pic.twitter.com/BCqmD4iTQt