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Dialogue Trip to Turkey 2012
February 21st, 2012 | Posted by in Dialogue Trips | Upcoming Events - (Comments Off)Second Annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner
February 20th, 2012 | Posted by in Dialogue Dinner | Upcoming Events - (Comments Off)
Dialogue and Friendship Dinner Hosted by MU Dialogue Club Overcoming Enmity through Dialogue A Keynote Speech by Father Thomas Michel Senior Fellow at Woodstock Theological Center Georgetown University March 15th, 2012 Promptly at 7:00 Reynolds Alumni Center The Columns Ballroom, Section C Please kindly RSVP at http://mudialogueclub.org/rsvp Attire: Business Casual MU Dialogue Club is a … Read more
“No one yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure” Emma Goldman For centuries there has been much isolation (of various sorts) and years of conflict that have placed a wall between peoples, cultures, … Read more
Slide Show From Dialogue Trip to Turkey in 2011
October 21st, 2011 | Posted by in Dialogue Trips | Past Events - (0 Comments)
Great pictures from the Dialogue Trip to Turkey in 2011 Summer:
Reflections on the Dialogue Trip to Turkey
August 21st, 2011 | Posted by in Dialogue Trip Testimonials - (0 Comments)
Shortly after we arrived at the guest house and were marveling at the view of the city, the call to prayer from the local mosque began. The group fell completely silent as we listened to the beauty of the call. At that point I knew that this trip was a very special experience. Korans with … Read more
Dialogue and Friendship Dinner (2011)
January 20th, 2011 | Posted by in Dialogue Dinner | Past Events - (Comments Off)
Dr. Robert M. Baum, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Missouri delivered a wonderful keynote speech, titled “Religious Diversity as an Opportunity, not a Problem,” at the inaugural Dialogue and Friendship Dinner organized by MUDC. Here is a slide show from the event:
The aim of a dialogue, in spite of differences of opinion and conviction, is to gain understanding and acceptance. The word “dialogue” is therefore distinct from the word discussion. Those who engage in dialogue do not seek to defeat or silence the other person, nor do they adopt a defensive attitude at the outset. They seek to find out, to learn and to understand collectively. Read more
Slide Show From Dialogue Trip to Turkey in 2010
September 20th, 2010 | Posted by in Dialogue Trips | Past Events - (0 Comments)This is a slide show from dialogue trip to Turkey in 2010, prepared by Dr. Mustafa Sir. Dr. Sir was the guide last year. We would like to thank him very much for preparing and sharing such a wonderful slide show. Please enjoy!
Reflections from Dr. Elizabeth Hornbeck about 2010 Dialogue Trip to Turkey
July 15th, 2010 | Posted by in Dialogue Trip Testimonials - (0 Comments)
Dear Sirs and Madams, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to BAKIAD and the Niagara Foundation for sponsoring our visit to Turkey in May-June 2010. A group of seven of us from the University of Missouri, including our superb leader, Dr. Mustafa Sir, enjoyed a culturally rich and varied tour of Istanbul and other … Read more
What I Have Learned from my 10-Day Trip to Turkey
June 20th, 2010 | Posted by in Dialogue Trip Testimonials - (0 Comments)Prior to my May 24-June 2 trip to Turkey, I knew very little about the country and its people. From the extant social science literature, I was able to gather three rudimentary facts about the country’s cultural foundation, and the recent changes in its socioeconomic and political life. First, Turkey is the world’s most multi-cultural … Read more