Christian-Muslim dialogue
Experiencing encounters and encountering experiences in interfaith dialogue
Walking together begins with an encounter. A meeting enriched with dialogue, shared concerns, and reflections on how individuals interpret their humanitarian calling not only warms...read more
An anthology on Muslim-Christian dialogue
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific, in collaboration with the East Asian Pastoral Institute (EAPI), has published a collection of essays exploring Muslim-Christian relations, with...read more
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Solo: An icon of moderate Islam
On the last day of the Asia Pacific Theological Encounter Programme (APTEP), the participants set off on a journey from Yogyakarta to Solo in Central...read more
Visiting Girisonta
Discovery and memory. These were the words that defined my visit to Girisonta. Before this visit, I had never heard of Girisonta. I believed the...read more
Immersing in Islamic communities in Central Java
The second week of the Asia Pacific Theological Encounter Program (APTEP) involved immersions in two different Muslim communities in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia. One group...read more
A journey of interfaith dialogue and discovery in Indonesia
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific collaborated with Jesuits Among Muslims in Asia and the Loyola School of Theology to organise this year’s Asia Pacific...read more
Jesuit Tertianship Immersion Programme: Seeking interreligious dialogue and ecological renewal
Eight Tertians from the Philippines, Indonesia, Slovakia, Malaysia, and Thailand embarked on a week-long immersion programme designed to foster interfaith dialogue and ecological awareness. Held...read more
Relishing God’s gift of diversity
This year’s intersession has been incredibly memorable and enlightening. While I cherish the meaningful experiences of previous years, this year holds a special place in...read more
The heart as a foundation to dialogue
Dialogue must begin with the heart, encompassing more than just the interplay between faith and reason. It does not start with theological exchange, but ideally...read more