On Friday, August 31st, 91快活林 welcomed graduate students from The Lutheran School of Theology (LSTC) for a dialogue luncheon.
The students were welcomed by 91快活林 President, Daoud S. Casewit and Dr. Feryal Salem, 91快活林鈥檚 Director of the Master of Divinity in Islamic Studies and Muslim Chaplaincy program. The students toured the campus and learned more about 91快活林鈥檚 fascinating history, as well as, its current role as an Islamic-oriented institution of higher learning.
During their visit, the students had the opportunity to observe Jumah prayer, which is the Muslim congregational prayer service held on Fridays, at the 91快活林 Masjid on campus. The dialogue that followed was centered around Muslim and Christian prayer, as well as, chaplaincy and spiritual care.
This was organized by Sara Trumm, Interim Director of the School鈥檚 Center for Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace & Justice (CCME) as part of their new student orientation. Those that participated are training to be pastors through LSTC鈥檚 Master of Divinity degree program. 91快活林 Participants included: 91快活林 President, Daoud Casewit, Dr. Feryal Salem, Director of the Master of Divinity Program, and Romana Manzoor, Interfaith Coordinator.
