Pope Benedict XVI Approves Catholic-Muslim Forum

Pope Benedict XVI Approves Catholic-Muslim Forum

Write 4-page paper that summarizes the milieu of this milestone or controversy, (the event is the topic) the event’s legacy, and its broader lessons for interfaith relations. Please remember that this is a course in Interreligious Experience and Engagement, so your essay must focus on religious issues involving two or more faith communities. Your paper should address the following:

· Date(s) of event

· Faiths represented

· Principal documents/proclamations of milestone/controversy

· Individuals, institutions, and organizations that played key roles

· What is the historical, cultural, and religious background of the milestone or controversy?

· What issues sparked this particular event?

· What is the legacy of the event?

· What broader lessons for interfaith relations can we learn from this milestone/controversy?