IJCR Upcoming Events

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025, 5:00-6:30 P.M. 

TELETORIUM IN MANDEVILLE HALL (CAMPUS MAP) 

As individuals are more than ever exposed to a variety of religious beliefs and practices, they often combine elements from various traditions into their own personal synthesis. This phenomenon has been variously referred to as multiple religious belonging, religious hybridity, religious fluidity, etc.  While it is generally regarded as a threat to religious traditions, we will explore whether it may also be a source of inspiration.

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Catherine Cornille is Professor of Comparative Theology at Boston College, where she holds the Newton College Alumnae Chair of Western Culture. Her areas of research focus on Theology of Religions, Comparative Theology, Interreligious Dialogue, and Religious Hybridity. Her most recent book is Atonement and Comparative Theology (2021).  She is founding and managing editor of the book series "Christian Commentaries on non-Christian Sacred Texts" and is a member of the board of the journal Concilium.  She has received honorary doctorates from the University of Oslo and from the Université Catholique de Louvain. 

Sunday, March 30, 2025, 5-7 p.m.

Location TBD

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The Passover Meal, the Seder, marks one of the major feasts on the Jewish calendar. Passover is also important for Christians since the story of Israel’s Exodus from Egypt is a principal element of many Christian observances, especially during Holy Week. 

The Passover Seder at SJU is a full catered kosher meal that, while not occurring on Passover itself (this year beginning on April 12th), is a wonderful way for Christians to have a direct experience of Jewish spiritual life, and for both communities to rededicate themselves to a world in which slavery and injustice are no more. Participants will join in the prayers, songs, and celebration in as close to a traditionally Jewish form as possible. 

Join us for this memorable experience together -- the first time since the COVID pandemic!