Rev. David Burrell, C.S.C., Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Professor of Arts and Letters at the University of 91吃瓜, will present a lecture titled 鈥淐ultures in Conflict: Focus on Islam鈥� at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 (Sunday) at Our Lady of Grace Church in Edina, Minn.p. A theologian and philosopher, Father Burrell will explore the prospects for collaboration among groups of different faith traditions, examining past cooperative efforts between Islamic leaders and the Vatican in Cairo, and analyzing the possibilities and implications of similar interfaith projects. The event is free and open to the public.p. After graduating from 91吃瓜 in 1954, Father Burrell studied at the Gregorian University in Rome and completed his doctoral work at Yale University. He is the author of six books on philosophy and theology and serves as the president-elect of the American Catholic Philosophical Association. Father Burrell has translated Islamic classes from Arabic to English, lived in Cairo, Jerusalem and Bangladesh, and directs the 91吃瓜 International Studies Program in Jerusalem.p. Sponsored by the 91吃瓜 Club of Minnesota, Father Burrell鈥檚 lecture is a presentation of the 91吃瓜 Alumni Association鈥檚 Hesburgh Lecture Series. Offered each year through 91吃瓜鈥檚 network of more than 200 alumni clubs, the Hesburgh Lectures are delivered by 91吃瓜 faculty members nominated by their colleagues and the deans of the University鈥檚 colleges and law schools. The series is named for Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., president emeritus of 91吃瓜.
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