Our Mission

The mission of The Cleveland Ecumenical Institute for Religious Studies is to offer educational opportunities for people who desire an ecumenical search for spiritual truth and a deeper relationship with God.

 

Our Commitments

We are committed to providing learners a level of study that enhances the efforts of local congregations.

We are committed to providing a faculty that is academically responsible.

We are committed to providing a setting for Christian learning in dialogue with other great world religions.

We are committed to learning in an atmosphere that fosters relationships between people of different faith traditions.
 

Our Goals

To provide you outstanding local teachers and professors as well as nationally known speakers who teach courses and provide special lectures on Biblical Studies, Spirituality, Ethics, Comparative Religions, and Theology and Culture.

To provide you classes which focus on discussions of assigned readings with opportunity to have questions answered and learn from one another. There are no prerequisites, no examinations, and no written assignments.

Old Stone Church is one of the many local churches sponsoring The Cleveland Ecumenical Institute for Religious Studies. Scholarship aid is available for courses and special events. Contact Joe LaGuardia for information at 216-283-1507 or e-mail ecumenical_institute@yahoo.com.

  

Abrahamic Traditions—An Interfaith Dialogue on Faith Practices.

Two Thursdays Remaining: May 7 and June 4

The Islamic Center of Cleveland | 6055 W. 130th Street | Parma, OH 44130 | $25 per session (includes dinner)

 

A series of kosher supper sessions, supported by a grant from the Valparaiso Religious Practices Project.  A panel consisting of a Christian minister (Rev. Clover Beal), a Jewish Rabbi (Rabbi Steve Segar and Rabbi Melinda Mersack) and an Islamic Scholar (Imam Ramez Islambouli, moderated by Sister Donna Wilhelm, Executive Director of Interact Cleveland, will discuss religious practices from their own perspectives: Almsgiving/Compassion on Marach 5, Prayer on April 2, Sacred Study on May 7 and Holidays & Festivals on June 4. Each presentation will be followed by table dialogue. This is a unique opportunity to participate in supportive interfaith dialogue in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Email jrl105@yahoo.com or call Bernadette LaGuardia at 216-283-1507 for more details.

 

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Dean of the Institute, Joseph LaGuardia

For registration information, call Joseph LaGuardia at 216-283-1507 or e-mail ecumenical_institute@yahoo.com.

Sponsoring Churches

• Church of the Covenant (Presbyterian)

• Church of the Resurrection (Catholic)

• Church of the Savior (United Methodist)

• Fairmount Presbyterian Church

• Forest Hill Presbyterian

• Gesu Catholic Church

• Heights Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

• International Partners in Mission

• John Knox Presbyterian Church

• Lakewood Presbyterian Church

• Lakewood United Methodist Church

• Old Stone Presbyterian Church

• Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights (United Church of Christ)

• St. Ann Roman Catholic Parish

• St. Noel Roman Catholic Church

• St. Paul's Episcopal Church

• Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

• United Church of Christ WRA Church & Ministry, Lay School

• Ursuline College Graduate Ministry Program

• West Park United Church of Christ

 

 

The Cleveland Ecumenical Institute for Religious Studies

St. Paul's Church

2747 Fairmount Boulevard

Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106-3696

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