Study Week on Christian and Muslim Relations in Granada: A Student and Professor Perspective
This past July, a transformative study week on Christian and Muslim relations took place in Granada, organized by the Faculty of Theology at Universidad Loyola Andalucía, in collaboration with the Kircher Network’s Hest Cluster on Christian and Muslim Relations. The program brought together students and faculty from across the globe to explore the rich historical, cultural, and religious landscape of Andalusia, with a focus on fostering interreligious dialogue.
We are excited to share the personal reflections
of two students who participated in this extraordinary week, along with
insights from professor Jaime Flaquer SJ, who led the course. Their
testimonials offer a unique glimpse into how the academic and spiritual
experiences during the study week shaped their understanding of interfaith
relations, deepened their knowledge of history, and opened new perspectives for
intercultural engagement.
“What did we bring back home from Granada? Knowledge about Spain's history (with a particular focus on al-Andalus) and a deeper understanding of how Islam and Christianity have coexisted both historically and in the present day. But perhaps most of all, a sense of how religious diversity can enrich society. In today’s turbulent times, this is a hopeful realization.”
Anna Ringberg, participant from the Newman
Institute
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