FUMC Pasadena
SpiritSeekers
Adult Class presents
FAMILY
REUNION
Christian, Jewish, and Islamic Faith
Leaders in Dialogue
Sundays,
May 6th & May 13th, 2012
8:30
AM
in the
FUMC Pasadena Chapel
in the
FUMC Pasadena Chapel
Rev. Jerry
Campbell, President of Claremont School of Theology; Rabbi Mel Gottlieb; and
Imam Jihad Turk will answer faith questions and discuss the creation of new Claremont
Lincoln University, the world's first interreligious university.
A new kind of University,
Claremont Lincoln is an interdisciplinary, multicultural and multireligious
call to action on behalf of humankind…a place that will educate people of many
traditions, side by side, so as all may flourish in a multireligious world.
The vision for Claremont Lincoln University is a spark of optimism for the
times we live in.
Join us for this two session conversation on this unique graduate school doing
what at one time seemed the impossible – to find the common threads among
religious and ethical traditions while honoring the distinctiveness of each.
The SpiritSeekers Sunday morning class for adults offers short-term interest
topics and special series relevant to our faith. Normally meeting at 9:00 AM, this two-part
series will begin at 8:30 AM. This
program is free and open to the public. Light snacks
and coffee and childcare will be available.
First
United Methodist Church, 500 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101
(626)
796-0157 | www.fumcpasadena.org
Speakers Bios:
Rev. Jerry D. Campbell, Ph.D. joined Claremont School of Theology as its
sixth president in 2006. An ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church, Dr.
Campbell has served the church in the context of universities and graduate
theological education. Before coming to Claremont, he was the Chief Information
Officer and Dean of Libraries at University of Southern California. Prior
to that, Dr. Campbell served as chief librarian at Iliff School of Theology
(Denver), Perkins School of Theology (Dallas), and Duke University. He holds the
Ph.D. in American History from University of Denver, where he studied the
introduction of biblical criticism into 19th century American theological
education.
Rabbi Mel Gottlieb, PhD is the
President of the Academy for Jewish Religion, California (AJRCA) as well as
Dean of its Rabbinical and Chaplaincy Schools. He also serves as the Vice
President of Claremont Lincoln University, AJRCA’s groundbreaking collaborative
initiative with Claremont School of Theology and the Islamic Center of Southern
California.
Jihad Turk, Ma, Director of Religious Affairs for the Islamic Center
of Southern California and Interim Dean of Bayan Claremont, an Islamic Graduate
School. Turk has dedicated himself to
improving relations between the Muslim community and other faith traditions in
the United States. A founding board
member of the interfaith, Claremont Lincoln University, Turk has spearheaded
the founding of Bayan Claremont, an Islamic Graduate School.
