Learning about other faiths

Distance Learning courses are available from the Centre for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations: www.cjcr.org.uk.

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The following learning materials are available on request from the Diocesan Resource Centre at 53 New Street, Chelmsford CM1 AT.

Dialogue

This is a Church Mission Society study pack for use in small groups. It supports Christians in understanding and relating to Muslims and Islam. Each study module addresses a key question facing Christians and Muslims today and invites a personal response. Visit the Church Mission Society website www.cms-uk.org.

The Marriage of Adherents of Other Faiths in Anglican Churches

This book provides advice to clergy in multi-faith parishes when asked to conduct a marriage where one person in the couple is an adherent of another faith. CTBI, £2.50.

Guidelines for the Celebration of Mixed-Faith Marriages in Church

Guidance for ministers asked to conduct a marriage where one person in the couple is an adherent of another faith. Church House Publishing, £1.00.

Multi-Faith Worship? Questions and Suggestions from the Inter- Faith Consultative Group

A resource for clergy and others providing guidance and reflection for churches involved in acts of worship with other faiths. Church House Publishing, £3.50.

Communities and Buildings: Church of England Premises and other Faiths

This report by the Inter-Faith Consultative Group deals with Church of England churches and halls. It considers the historical, theological and legal issues and provides practical guidance when other faith communities ask to use Church of England premises. Church House Publishing, £3.95

Sharing One Hope? The Church of England and Christian-Jewish Relations

This report challenges the Church of England to find hopeful and honest ways towards a relationship between Christians and Jews based on respect and trust. It discusses the positive areas of growth and understanding, as well as dealing with more complex issues over which Christians may not agree. Church House Publishing, £3.95

Who is My Neighbour?

This report is based on a recent ecumenical delegation to the Middle East by CTBI. It challenges the Churches to build solidarity with Christians in the Middle East.

Faith and Community: A good practice guide for local authorities

This guide for local authorities working with faith communities is published by the Inter Cities Religious Council and the Inter Faith Network for the UK. Visit the Local Government Association’s website www.lga.gov.uk to download the file.

 

A World Religions Bible

By Robert Van de Weyer. John Hunt Publishing, ISBN 1 903816 15 7.

1000 World Prayers

By Marcus Braybrooke. John Hunt Publishing, ISBN 1 903816 17 3.

Sion Centre for Dialogue and Encounter

The Centre has a Christian Jewish library and resources area available for students, teachers, catechists, priests and seminarians who wish to consult the specialist collection of books and archives.

Contact: Sr Clare Jardine or Sr Mary Kelly
sioncentre@btinternet.com
Tel: 020 7727 3597

Resources for Christian-Muslim Dialogue

The Road Ahead: a Christian-Muslim dialogue

Church House Publishing 2002, £9.95, ISBN 0-7151-5002-2.

Scriptures in Dialogue: Christians and Muslims studying the Bible and the Qur’an together

Church House Publishing, £12.95, ISBN 0-7151-4012-4.

Bearing the Word: Prophecy in Biblical and Qur’anic Perspective

Church House Publishing, £12.99, ISBN 0-7151-4050-7.

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