center for global peacebuilding holds
groundbreaking MUSLIM conference - oct.12-13, 2012
The Center’s first international conference,Muslim Perspectives on Peacebuilding, brings together extraordinary Muslim scholars and practitioners, and scholars from diverse faith traditions and ethical approaches. Participants from all over the world will gather to exchange peacebuilding proposals. Topics include: reducing domestic violence, engaging across generations, handling interfaith conflicts when building masjids, using the arts in dialogue, developing peace studies programs, and the spiritual dimensions of peacebuilding.
Keynoters include the President of the Islamic Society of North America, Imam Mohamed Magid, whom Huffington Post calls a “forerunner” for his cutting edge interreligious work, and Rabbi David Saperstein, whom Newsweek named, “the most influential Rabbi in America.”Claremont Lincoln Provost Philip Clayton, an international leader in the dialogue between science and religion and author of more than 18 books,and Najeeba Syeed-Miller, professor of Interreligious Education at Claremont Lincoln, founder of the Center for Global Peacebuilding, and nationally renowned scholar and activist in conflict resolution, will also speak during the opening plenary.
“Muslim Perspectives on Peacebuilding will be a groundbreaking meeting of minds and practices; collaboration at its best,” says Imam Magid. “It is a necessary dialogue not only for our particular community, but also for all those who wish to understand the nature of conflict and build lasting peace. I am looking forward to both the conference and what arises in its wake.”
Other speakers include:
- Leading Islamic business ethicist Dr. Rafik Beekun
- Muslim family conflict resolution experts Dr. Aneesah Nadir and Dr. Shamim Ibrahim
- Imams Yassir Fazaga,Mujahidden Rushdan, and Tariq Aquil
- Muslim architect Maryam Eskandari, speaking on masjid (mosque) design and problem solving
- Amitabh Pal, managing editor of The Progressiveand author of Islam Means Peace
- Diplomacy and conflict resolution expert Joseph Montville
- Dean of USC’s Office of Religious Life Dr. Varun Soni
- Conflict resolution experts, education leaders, and authors will also be presenting
Claremont Lincoln University, the University of Southern California’s Office of Religious Life, the Islamic Society of North America, and the South Coast Interfaith Council have partnered with the Center for Global Peacebuilding at Claremont Lincoln to bring this conference to worldwide attention. USC Dean Varun Soni says, “Working towards peace means we must explore diversity, especially religious diversity, in the fullness of its representation. This conference takes the next step in allowing this to happen in a powerful and meaningful way.”
Allare welcome. Please visit for registration and more information. There is no charge for the conference, but space is limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged.