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To dismantle religious bias and bigotry, ICJS builds learning communities where religious difference becomes a powerful force for good.

The 2025 Silber-Obrecht Lecture: “What Does it Mean to be Human?”

Rabbi Dr. Rachel S. Mikva explored how considering the question of the human is essential when navigating religious differences today. Watch the videos of the two lectures and the response by Dr. Younus Mirza, and the April 22nd Conversation Event held at Goucher College.

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Understand today’s Christian Nationalism movement

Uncover the goals of the Christian movement that is a threat to the American values of democracy and pluralism. Through podcasts, articles, courses, and videos, Matthew D. Taylor shares his research and storytelling.

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I can’t think of a work of research and story-telling over the past year that is as important as this one.

Jon Ward

Chief National Correspondent for Yahoo News

Faith Inside & Out: Exploring Judaism, Christianity & Islam

Explore our curated resources, assembled with the assistance of ICJS scholars, to help you explore Judaism, Christianity, and Islam from both vantage points. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. We hope this serves as a launching pad to your own learning.

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WYPR Features ICJS Scholars: Interreligious perspectives of Jesus

As Christians observe Holy Week, ICJS scholars engaged in an interfaith dialogue on WYPR’s Midday show about the figure of Jesus, a Jewish rabbi and teacher who is revered as a prophet in Islam, and who is the central figure in Christianity.

 

 

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Israel and Gaza: ICJS Resources

For the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies (ICJS), fostering dialogue in these trying times remains crucial, and we remain committed to it.

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ICJS Insights

Read the most recent issue of ICJS Insights, our monthly newsletter featuring  voices, essays, and perspectives.

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One of my favorite things to say, in terms of navigating difference, is you’re more likely to be able to appeal to a person’s heart if you assume that they have one.

Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva

2025 ICJS Silber-Obrecht Lecturer