Certificate of Advanced Studies in Interreligious Studies
This transformative program aims to equip young leaders with the tools to navigate and contribute to interreligious dialogue in a globalized world.
The program combines a three-week online learning phase (9-27 June 2025) with an intensive three-week residential period at the Institute in Switzerland (29 June–19 July 2025).
Participants will engage in lectures, workshops, and study visits under the theme “People and Faith on the Move – Migration in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.”
Key objectives of the program include exploring the dynamics of interreligious dialogue through interdisciplinary approaches and equipping participants to address global migration issues with constructive solutions rooted in mutual respect and understanding.
The course, taught in English, offers 10 ECTS credits, accredited by the University of Geneva, and is delivered by leading professors, WCC experts, and interfaith scholars.
Applicants ages 20–35 are encouraged to apply. Selection criteria include academic performance, alignment of personal motivation with the program’s mission, and a commitment to applying this unique experience in local or global contexts.