Christian Forum
On Saturday 18 March 2023, from 9 am to 5 pm, a "Christian Forum" will take place at the University of Fribourg
10.02.2023
This Forum allows Christians from all denominational families to meet, exchange and share the elements that unite us, in particular our faith in Jesus Christ.
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Urs von Arx - 80 years
The Institute for Ecumenical Studies congratulates Urs von Arx on his 80th birthday on 7 February 2023
07.02.2023
For many years Prof.em. Urs von Arx has been active as a Christian Catholic in the service of ecumenism at national and international level, including as a member of the Institute for Ecumenical Studies…
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Ecumenical Movement
"What future for the ecumenical movement?" The former general secretary of the WCC, Fr Ioan Sauca, evaluates his mission
03.02.2023
On 23 February 2023 at 17h15, in the Aula Magna of the University of Fribourg, the former general secretary of the World Council of Churches, Fr Ioan Sauca, will speak. He evaluates his mission by asking:…
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02.02.2023
Under the title "Lutheran Churches in Global Perspective", a study afternoon with the new General Secretary, Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, and Prof. Dr Dirk Lange will take place on 13 March 2023 at the University…
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Prayer for Peace
The Council of Christian Churches in Switzerland invites to a prayer for peace
01.02.2023
The Swiss churches are organising an ecumenical prayer celebration under the auspices of AGCK.CH on 24 February 2023, exactly one year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The celebration will take place…
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31.01.2023
In 1973, the Lutheran, Reformed and United Churches in Europe agreed on Church communion. This resulted in the "Community of Protestant Churches in Europe" (CPCE). Several conferences are dedicated to…
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Lecture series
Peace for Ukraine? Lecture series at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
01.11.2022
On 8 November, Prof. Barbara Hallensleben will participate in a lecture series at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, Basel. Her topic will be: Russian and Ukrainian Orthodoxy
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Prix Leuba
The award founded by Jean-Louis Leuba for an excellent ecumenical research work is newly announced
10.10.2022
The "Prix Jean-Louis Leuba" is awarded annually at the Dies Academicus for the best work in the field of theology of ecumenism and/or the better knowledge of Christian traditions. Applications are open…
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