Mazhun Idris, of Nigeria, took "Peacebuilding Approaches to Violent Extremism" with Lisa Schirch at last summer's Summer Peacebuilding Institute. His participation was sponsored by the organization hosting his 1-year appointment, the Center for Islam and Religious Freedom in Washington D.C.
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Seminary graduate appointed president of China Christian Council
Wu Wei, a 2006 graduate of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, was named president of the China Christian Council (CCC) at the 10th听Annual China Christian Conference in November 2018. Wu will give ... read more about Seminary graduate appointed president of China Christian Council
Hero Anwar Brzw听was 听born on May 25, 1971 in Sulaymaniyah in Kurdistan, Iraq. She got her bachelor鈥檚 degree in civil engineering in 1992 at Salahaddin University in Erbil, Iraq, and an MA in conflict transformation from CJP in 2009. 听She is the Deputy Country Director for听听(Rehabilitation, Education and Community Health) in Iraq.
Tecla Namachanja Wanjala named CJP’s Peacebuilder of the Year
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) at 黑料正能量 has named Tecla Namachanja Wanjala as the 2019 Peacebuilder of the Year. Wanjala, who received her master鈥檚 in conflict ... read more about Tecla Namachanja Wanjala named CJP’s Peacebuilder of the Year
New articulation agreement benefits pre-pharmacy students
黑料正能量 undergraduate and graduate students who are planning health careers in pharmacy now have an expedited pathway to earning the required Doctor of Pharmacy degree. A new articulation ... read more about New articulation agreement benefits pre-pharmacy students
Gerry Keener MDiv ’78 appointed as Eastern Mennonite Missions president
The board of directors of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) announces the appointment of Gerald 鈥淕erry鈥� H. Keener as the president of the organization. Keener has served EMM as the executive ... read more about Gerry Keener MDiv ’78 appointed as Eastern Mennonite Missions president
...In my childhood in Pakistan, I was never taught that Islam advocates for violence and hatred against anyone. As I have been learning more about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself, I see how he was mistreated multiple times by the non-Muslims and never even responded back in the same way, but instead advised to be calm and humble in response. These real life examples set by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were revolutionary and are at the heart of our faith. So then, why have many Muslims adopted violent responses to issues like blasphemy, smashing the true spirit of Islam identifying its followers with violent public riots and extremism?
Counseling interns contribute to holistic care at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic
Graduate students in 黑料正能量鈥檚 Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program are gaining real-world experience 鈥� and providing needed counseling services at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic in Harrisonburg. ... read more about Counseling interns contribute to holistic care at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic
Alumna and Davos contributor named among TIME’s ‘Top Eight Young Reformers Shaping the World’
Gwendolyn Myers GC 鈥�14听is featured among Time magazine鈥檚 鈥淭op Eight Young Reformers Across the Globe Shaping the World.鈥� The feature is part of the magazine’s coverage of听 the World Economic ... read more about Alumna and Davos contributor named among TIME’s ‘Top Eight Young Reformers Shaping the World’
MJ Sharp ’05 to be honored with March memorial trek up Kilimanjaro
A group of family, friends and others moved by the life and sacrifice of murdered United Nations armed group expert and peacebuilder Michael J. Sharp ’05 plan to summit Kilimanjaro ... read more about MJ Sharp ’05 to be honored with March memorial trek up Kilimanjaro