Royal Institute for 

Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS)

Established in 1994 in Amman, Jordan, under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS) provides a venue in the Arab world for the interdisciplinary study and rational discussion of religion and religious issues, with particular reference to Christianity in Arab and Islamic society.
More recently, RIIFS has broadened its focus to include all issues pertaining to religious, cultural and civilizational diversity, regionally and globally. Read more >>

Colloquium entitled
"Human and Religious Values Shared by
Christians and Muslims for a Common Education"

at the Vatican, in Rome 
18 - 19 May 2011


 

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID) and the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS) have jointly organized a Colloquium entitled, “Human and Religious Values Shared by Christians and Muslims for a Common Education.” This Colloquium is taking place at the Vatican, in Rome, on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 May 2011. The Colloquium will be attended by distinguished Christian and Muslim scholars to discuss and debate the notions of human and religious educational values from both the Christian and Muslim perspectives. The participants will also discuss shared human and religious values towards a common action in education.

Program      |     Press Release (in English)    |     Press Release (in Arabic)

 List of Catholic Participants      |      List of Muslim Participants