Salaam Shalom: Learning Hebrew and Arabic as an Interfaith Practice

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Salaam Shalom: Learning Hebrew and Arabic as an Interfaith Practice Introduces students to elementary Modern Hebrew and Classical Arabic, building foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while exploring the linguistic relationship between these two Semitic languages. Students will also examine how key words and phrases from both languages shape Jewish and Muslim religious traditions, gaining tools to foster deeper interfaith understanding and dialogue. Each session begins with dinner from 6:30 to 7 pm, followed by the course from 7-8 pm.

Session Date Location: Rena Pierson Dankovich Small Chapel on the lower level of Hendricks Chapel September 30, 2026 - 6:30 - 8:00 pmOctober 21, 2026 - 6:30 - 8:00 pmNovember 4, 2026 - 6:30 - 8:00 pmNovember 18, 2026 - 6:30 - 8:00 pmStudents should plan to attend all of the sessions for the entire class. Credential At the successful conclusion of this microcredential program, participants will receive a digital badge from Syracuse University, Hendricks Chapel, which can be shared on LinkedIn or any digital media, and which will provide complete detail on information learned and competencies gained throughout the program. The micro-credentialing team has created a registration link and badge design for the Salaam Shalom course as a micro-credentialed program!

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