Considered one of the holiest months of the year for the Muslim community, March 23 marks the ninth month of the lunar calendar and the beginning of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from food and drink, including water during the sunlit hours of the day. This means they only eat or drink prior to dawn…
Sophomore promotes interfaith initiatives on campus
Mikel Kendrick, acting sophomore, was selected as a coach for the Interfaith Youth Core.
Henry receives interfaith awards, encourages peaceful conversation
During his time in office, Henry worked to promote interfaith dialogue and received several awards for his efforts.
Religious misunderstanding prompts more communication
Religion faculty are further emphasizing interfaith dialogue after a miscommunication at a local synagogue.
President Henry receives honors
President Robert Henry is accepting three awards during November.
Officials plan, fundraise for interfaith residence hall
Officials are still fundraising and planning for Smith Hall to be turned into an interfaith dorm.
Officials to initiate interfaith dialogue on Muslim experience through OCUTalks
OCUTalks will continue its conversation series with “The Muslim Experience.”
Students, Faculty participate in Muslim Day at the Capitol
Students and faculty participated in the 2017 Muslim Day at the Capitol to meet with elected representatives.
Dr. Enchassi: from refugee to PhDs
Dr. Imad Enchassi, assistant professor and chair in Islamic studies, shares his experiences as a Muslim man living in the U.S.
Interfaith dorm to open in 2018
Students will see an increase in campus activities with an interfaith focus.
Podcast: Muslim prayer service experience
In this podcast I walk you through a Muslim prayer service on campus.
Group forms to promote interfaith dialogue
Better Together will provide opportunities for interfaith dialogues on campus and support religious pluralism.
Smith Hall to become ‘interfaith dorm’
Renovations to Smith Hall could make OCU a regional leader in interfaith cooperation. The university’s Strategic Planning Committee approved a proposal in August to redevelop Smith Hall into interfaith student housing. If the university secures fundraising commitments for the project this semester, students could move into Smith in 2017, said Marty O’Gwynn, vice president for…
Remembering victims of Chapel Hill
A candlelit prayer service is being hosted at OCU to remember those killed in the Chapel Hill shooting. The service is at 1:40 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel, directing following a brief service during normal chapel time at 1 p.m. The interfaith service will be led by rabbi Abby Jackson from Emanuel Synagogue…
Students and faculty support Muslim community
Students and faculty organized an event on Friday, Oct. 24, to show support of Oklahoma City’s Muslim community.During the Friday afternoon service at the Grand Mosque of Oklahoma City, Christians and Jews from across the state gathered outside. When the Muslim service goers left their prayer meeting, they were greeted and thanked by those standing outside.
Book discussion series takes ‘Acts of Faith’
The Let’s Talk About It, Oklahoma book discussion series at Oklahoma City University will continue with “Acts of Faith” by Eboo Patel. The discussion will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in Walker Center room 151. In “Acts of Faith,” Patel, an American Muslim and founder of the Interfaith Youth Core, ponders the defining moments of Islam and…
