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New dates and location: II International Symposium on Secularization
In light of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, we regret to inform you that our network has decided to cancel the II International Symposium on Secularity “Do we need religion? Contributions of spirituality and religion to the post-secular and communitarian societies” of the HEST Cluster in...
The Hest on Christian and Muslim launches its online course
On November 16th, the HEST Cluster on Christian-Muslim relations, successfully launched the third edition of its online course for the Fall 2023 semester, titled “Theology of Christian-Muslim Dialogue”. The First session, introduced by the coordinators Professor Jaime Flaquer and Maryam...
Coming soon: Kircher Network Course on Identity and Mission of Jesuit Higher Education
We are glad to announce the dates for the launch of our formation course in the identity and mission of Jesuit higher education institutions, the Canisius Formation Experience. The first pilot edition of the Course will start in September 2024, with an introductory webinar followed by a...
JWL report: Student-Centred and Inclusive Approaches Nurturing Teacher Leadership
Learning Facilitator programme graduates become empowered teachers who apply student-centred and inclusive approaches in their classroom. Our latest report reveals the transformative impact of this six-month programme, accredited by the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, on graduates...
Call for papers: “V International Conference of Pedagogy” 18-20 January 2024
The V International Conference of Pedagogy, with the title “Education and Culture of Peace: Memory, Truth and Forgiveness”, intends to constitute a space for reflection and sharing of ideas and experiences capable of contributing to a deepening of the paths leading to a more peaceful and...
Open admission: theology of Christian-Muslim Dialogue online course
The Kircher Network’s Hest Cluster on Christian-Muslim Relations is offering a new online course: “Theology of Christian-Muslim Dialogue”. Participants will receive 6 ECTS and enrrollment is open to all students from the Kircher Network. The course includes an optional study week in Granada to...
Call for Faculty Participation: Global Citizenship Curriculum Project
The Global Citizenship Curriculum Project by the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) Task Force on Global Citizenship introduces a Global Citizenship Module to cultivate a global mindset among students across Jesuit institutions worldwide. After a successful pilot module,...
3rd International Symposium on Christian-Muslim relations: “Universal-Communitarian Approaches to Social Values in Christianity and Islam”
The University of Deusto hosted the 3rd International Symposium on Christian-Muslim relations titled: “Universal-Communitarian Approaches to Social Values in Christianity and Islam” organized by the HEST Cluster on Christian and Muslim Relations. The Symposium gathered 22 participants from the...
28th IAJBS World Assembly: Educating for a Global Citizenship
The 28th IAJBS World Assembly was held at Universidad Loyola in Seville from July 9 to 13 under the theme: Educating for a Global Citizenship. More than a hundred deans, rectors and professionals from jesuit business schools around the world attended the conference in which they were able to...
Day III at the General Assembly: conclusions
On the third and final day of the Kircher Network General Assembly of Presidents and Deans, the final plenary sessions took place in order to analyze the various subject matters that had been brought up in the previous days and give answer to the questions posed by the Assembly to give new...
BIP DAY IV – Conclusions of the Training Week
6 July 2023 The last day of the BIP International Training Staff Week starded with a workshop conducted by Filipe Martins, SJ, Director of the Jesuit European Social Centre. He presented the work of JESC and the possibilities for collaboration with the Kircher institutions. His presentation...
BIP DAY III – Promotion of inclusion and diversity
On 5 July 2023, the BIP International Training Staff Week continued to explore the issues of inclusion and diversity from various perspectives. During the day, interactive workshops were held where experts, academics and practitioners shared experiences, programmes and policies related to the...
Day II at the General Assembly: Secularization and Innovation
July 4th 2023 The second day of the Kircher Network General Assembly of Presidents and Deans started with a prayer and a summary of the goals for the day. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Dr. Hans Joas, professor of theology of the University of Humboldt in Berlin was invited to be one of the two keynote...
BIP DAY II – The role of Jesuit universities and service-learning experiences in promoting inclusion and diversity
On 4 July 2023, the BIP sessions highlighted the role of Jesuit universities and service-learning experiences in promoting inclusion and diversity in a world marked by migration and related challenges. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS The day began with a presentation by Alberto Ares, SJ, PhD, Regional...
Day I at the General Assembly: A review of the current situation and expectation for the future of the Kircher Network
On 2 July 2023, the Kircher Network General Assembly of Presidents and Deans had its shining start along with the Blended Intensive Programme. As the participants arrived and enjoyed an appetizing cocktail, old friends and colleagues got to reunite, new acquaintances were made and matters...
BIP DAY I – Promoting Inclusion and Diversity: Reflections from the BIP Inclusion and Diversity International Training Staff Week in Namur, Belgium
On 3 July 2023, the BIP Inclusion and Diversity conference in Namur, Belgium, continued to provide an enriching space for dialogue and reflection on promoting inclusion and diversity. Experts, academics and committed practitioners gathered to share experiences, research and perspectives on how...