We are both honored and excited to be hosting an Indonesian delegation of 20 religious teachers and scholars who will be with us through December for a study exchange program. The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) is working with us as we journey through this 2-month non-degree certificate program titled “Religion, Peace, and Encounter: An AIC Certificate Program in Interreligious Peacebuilding.”
The program offers structured academic coursework and experiential learning opportunities through coordinated site visits to academic, civic, and religious facilities, as well as planned dialogue events. The 20 Indonesian delegates will meet with and learn from expert faculty and dedicated leaders about inter-and intra-religious understanding, cross-cultural dialogue, conflict management, and peace-building initiatives. In turn, we are learning from them about their experience with religious moderation and madrasa education in Indonesia.