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Perspective matters. What's yours?Hear from religious 'nones'; Islamic voices on the spirituality of nature and the rise...
10/09/2026

Perspective matters. What's yours?
Hear from religious 'nones'; Islamic voices on the spirituality of nature and the rise of Islamophobia in elections; and the challenge of working toward dialogue in the Israeli-Palestinian Divide—all included in our fall programming.
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ICJS Exec. Dir.  joined . Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr. of Union Baptist Church and other local faith leaders to launch 'Sa...
10/08/2026

ICJS Exec. Dir. joined . Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr. of Union Baptist Church and other local faith leaders to launch 'Sacred Journey' a tour of Baltimore's historic houses of worship, "inviting Baltimoreans to enter each others' sacred spaces."

Don't miss two opportunities to join in the conversation with ICJS executive director and Roman Catholic scholar Heather...
10/05/2026

Don't miss two opportunities to join in the conversation with ICJS executive director and Roman Catholic scholar Heather Miller Rubens, Ph.D.

Sunday October 11, 11:30am “No Church, No State? Interreligious Experiments in Building a Shared Civic Life” at St. Anne's Parish in Annapolis.

Then at Columbia University for "Interfaith: The Practice, History, and Politics of Dialogue" Thurs. Oct. 15, 12:30pm.

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10/03/2026

The 99 Names of Allah
Waqar Ali
Gift to the Institute of Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies through the generosity of Tazeen and Shoaib Hashmi.

Waqar Ali is a distinguished Pakistani calligrapher and artist whose work brings together traditional craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and spiritual expression.
In this work, Ali presents the sacred names of Allah through an intricate and carefully composed calligraphic painting. The work reflects the enduring tradition of Islamic calligraphy while expressing devotion, beauty, and cultural heritage through the medium of painting.

10/01/2026

Free! September 3, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm PNC WayFinder Workshop Series—Smelling Stories Free! September 3, 2026, 6pm - 7:30 pm Lecture—Finding the Maryland 400 with Owen Lourie Free! September 3, 2026, 10am - 8pm Free First Thursday Free! September 4, 2026, 7pm - 9pm 10th Annual Baltimore Come...

"From the very first moment, I took Maymuna into my heart. We began seeing each other almost every day, sharing stories ...
09/30/2026

"From the very first moment, I took Maymuna into my heart. We began seeing each other almost every day, sharing stories about our families and our lives far away from the people we so often longed for."
Read more from 'Invisible Heroes: Muslim Immigrants And Refugees In Our Community,' ICJS Muslim Scholar Zeyneb Sayilgan's personal account in MuslimMatters.org
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09/28/2026

Read more from ICJS Christian Scholar Rev. Orr at the link in first comment ⬇

09/24/2026

Justice. Land. Christian ethics. The role of religion in democracy. Dialogue across the Israeli–Palestinian divide. Faith and AI. Virtues that inspire Muslims and others find common ground.
Our scholars are working on an engaging year ahead!
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09/22/2026

Congrats to ICJS Head of Scholarship and Jewish Scholar Benjamin Sax!

09/20/2026

We at ICJS wish you a meaningful fast this Yom Kippur.

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