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On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, this inaugural conference presents a new chair entitled “Theologies in Dialogue” at the Faculty of Theology of the Catholic University of Lyon. The speakers, Michel Younès and Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi, co-holders of the chair, present its raison d’être, its objectives and its methodology in the current context of Islamic-Christian relations and societal issues. Here is the summary.
The speakers emphasize the openness to dialogue of this chair, which aims to be both a place of academic reflection and a tool for society. They acknowledge the challenges to be met, particularly the apparent exhaustion of interreligious dialogue in some circles, but affirm the necessity of persevering in this path to contribute to better mutual understanding and social peace.
Le mercredi 25 septembre 2024, cette conférence inaugurale présente une nouvelle chaire intitulée “Théologies en dialogue” à la Faculté de théologie de l’Université catholique de Lyon. Les intervenants, Michel Younès et Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi, cotitulaires de la chaire, exposent sa raison d’être, ses objectifs et sa méthodologie dans le contexte actuel des relations islamo-chrétiennes et des enjeux sociétaux. En voici la synthèse.
Les intervenants insistent sur l’ouverture au dialogue de cette chaire, qui se veut à la fois un lieu de réflexion académique et un outil au service de la société. Ils reconnaissent les défis à relever, notamment l’épuisement apparent du dialogue interreligieux dans certains milieux, mais affirment la nécessité de persévérer dans cette voie pour contribuer à une meilleure compréhension mutuelle et à la paix sociale.
Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi
Holder of the Chair "Exegesis and theology of Shia Islam" at the École pratique des hautes études (Paris)
Michel Younès
Professor of Theology and Islam Studies, Deputy Director of the Research Unit "CONFLUENCE Sciences & Humanités", Director of the Centre for the Study of Cultures and Religions (CECR) - UCLy
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