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March 2007, Issue No. 18. 
The Journal of the Churches' Agency for Inter Faith Relations in Scotland

March 13,  2007

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Inter Faith News (continued):

Equality Forward, in partnership with the university and college sectors, is producing a "Good Practice in Religion and Belief" DVD and booklet. 
They are interested in finding out about as many examples as possible of good practice by speaking to staff and students. Please contact Suzanne Marshall on Tel: 01786 892119 or e-mail if you want to have a chat about this and pass on any information.



Events promoted by other organizations:


University of Glasgow - Centre for the Study of Islam Evening Lecture Programme - Spring/Summer 2007

For further information please contact Amanullah De Sondy  ~FREE~ ALL WELCOME

Tuesday, March 13, 2007, 7pm - 8pm
The Caliphs & Islamic History
Dr. Muhammad Hammad Lakhvi - Visiting Professor of Islamic Studies, Punjab University, Pakistan 
Upper Seminar Room, 4 The Square, University of Glasgow.  Details
Sorry for the short notice!!!

Saturday, April 21, 2007, 11am onwards
A Special visit to view Islamic Art Collection at the Burrell Collection, meet at entrance of Burrell at 11am!
A guided tour by Ms. Noorah Al-Gailani - Visiting Lecturer at the Centre for the Study of Islam and Islamic Civilisations Curator for Glasgow City Museums. Unseen pieces of ancient art will be presented exclusively to the group! All Welcome - FREE - Bring a Packed Lunch or Eat in the Café! Details.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 7pm - 8pm
Islam, Christianity and Judaism - Singing From The Same Hymn Sheet?
The Rev. Christopher R.D. Foxon - Dept of Social Studies Education, University of Strathclyde
Upper Seminar Room, 4 The Square, University of Glasgow  Details.

Tuesday 1st May 2007, 7pm - 8pm
An Introduction to Shi'ism
Ms. Azin Haghighi - University of Edinburgh
Upper Seminar Room, 4 The Square, University of Glasgow  Details

Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 7pm - 8pm
Sufism, Mystical Poetry and Music
Noorah al-Gailani MA - Islamic Civilisations Curator for Glasgow City Council Museums
Upper Seminar Room, 4 The Square, University of Glasgow  Details.  

Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 7pm - 8pm
Islam and the Scottish Media
Ms. Arifa Farooq - BBC Scotland
Upper Seminar Room, 4 The Square, University of Glasgow  Details

Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 7pm - 8pm
Gender and Sexuality in Islam
Amanullah De Sondy - Centre for the Study of Islam, University of Glasgow
Upper Seminar Room, 4 The Square, University of Glasgow  Details

Tuesday, June 5, 2007, 7pm - 8pm
Jerusalem - The Holy Land & Islam
Amanullah De Sondy - Centre for the Study of Islam, University of Glasgow
Upper Seminar Room, 4 The Square, University of Glasgow  Details.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007, 7pm - 8pm
Islamic Art - The Beauty of Islam
Noorah al-Gailani MA - Islamic Civilisations Curator for Glasgow City Council Museums
Upper Seminar Room, 4 The Square, University of Glasgow  Details.


Sunday, October 21, 2007 (provisional)
Commemoration of the life of Stella Reekie, who died 25 years ago. 
Rev Maxwell Craig writes that "this will celebrate all that Stella did for inter-faith work before (dare I say this?) it became fashionable". 
The event will be held in Glasgow, hopefully in the City Chambers.  Further information in due course.

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