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A Mediterranean Religions Programme is
being set up within the Faculty of Theology in accordance with the relevant
University guidelines.
A. The objectives of the Mediterranean Religions
Network are the following:
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To facilitate communication between centres,
programmes and individuals working in inter-religious dialogue in a Mediterranean
or a Euro-Mediterranean perspective;
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To promote the study of the three monotheistic
religions as a common spiritual heritage in the history of Mediterranean
civilization;
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To promote the dialogue between the three monotheistic
religions as well as between religious and secular world-views as
a basis for common action and peace in the Mediterranean region.
B. The Network will seek to realize its
aims with the support of as many religious and academic institutions as
desire to participate. The founding members of the Network are:
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the Faculty of Theology of Granada,
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the Mediterranean Religions Programme of the
University of Malta and
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the Institut de Sciences et de Theologie des
Religions, Marseilles, of the Catholic University of Lyon.
C. Initial activities to be undertaken by the
Network, are the following:
i. Newsletter
To be published twice yearly as a means
of information on member centres/programmes, existing projects and announcements
of activities.
ii. Database
To include a
(a) Directory of centres/programmes and
persons engaged in inter-religious dialogue
(b) Projects and curricula files.
iii. International Conferences
International conferences to discuss and
elaborate guidelines for courses in theology or religious studies which
respect the identity of every religious tradition and reflect an openness
to other religious traditions as well as to the peculiar features of Mediterranean
culture.
D. A co-ordinating service will be
furnished to the Network by the Mediterranean Religions Programme of the
Faculty of Theology at the University of Malta, which will also be responsible
for the raising of funds necessary for the undertaking of the aforesaid
or other related and approved activities.
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