Dante / Islam: Introduction Video Series Introduction https://youtu.be/0BceGoM91sw Introductory Video to a DoSt-I Project on Dante and Islam WhatA series of videos with Italian, Turkish, and English subtitles to mark the Dante anniversary and 101 years since the publication of Asín Palacios‘ controversial study, Dante and Islam: Islamic Eschatology in the Divine Comedy. Why The …
Living as Catholic in Istanbul Forum-Theater Workshop on Solidarity and Diversity The Catholic parishes of Istanbul form a rich and diverse community, bringing together people of different ages, countries, languages, and life experiences. In this two-day creative workshop, participants will explore together the various experiences of living as Catholics in Istanbul, share their stories, and …
Methodological Notes for a Theology FROM the Mediterranean Press Release DoSt-I, with the presence of Fr. Claudio Monge OP, participated in the process of creating the Network for a Theology FROM the Mediterranean and contributed to the drafting of the manifesto presented to Pope Francis in Marseille. Now, an accompanying document on the Working Method …
Dilexi Te – I Have Loved You Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro presents Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te is Pope Leo XIV’s first official document. As such, this document serves as a programme for his papacy. In this exhortation, Pope Leo XIV, in harmony with the teaching of Pope Francis, emphasises that the poor are …
Discoveries Catholic students studying at universities in Turkey share their experiences For several years now, Turkish universities have been welcoming students from all continents: Africa, Asia, Europe and even America. Some of these students are Catholic and are transforming the face of the local church with their faith, spirituality, songs and presence in places where …
Isaac of Nineveh and His Context Conference by Fr. Paolo Pugliese, OFM Cap. Isaac of Nineveh was born in Arabia at the beginning of the seventh century. He was ordained bishop of the East Syriac Church in Nineveh, but soon resigned from his office to withdraw into a monastery. He is the author of spiritual …
Political Cafe Spotlight on Cameroon an Academic Brainstorming The Political Cafe: Cameroon is a conference open to everybody, organized by DoSt-I in co-operation with Unicath. Cultural diversity and its political and historical significance for Cameroon will be emphasized. Societal challenges and perspectives will be explored by analyzing the past, present, and future. The four Cameroonian …
Conference Series 2025 “Contemporary Religious Architecture in the Mediterranean World” Waleed Arafa Hassan Basuna Mosque – Egypt Egyptian architect Waleed Arafa Hassan will be the eleventh speaker in the conference series“Contemporary Religious Architecture in the Mediterranean World” The event is co-organized by the Dominican Studies Institute-Istanbul (Dost-I) and Assoc Prof. Dr. Erhan Berat Fındıklı, project …
Conference Series 2025 “Contemporary Religious Architecture in the Mediterranean World” Ercan Ağırbaş Synagogue – Church – Mosque Ercan Ağırbaş will be the ninth speaker in the conference series to held a speech on his projects of mosque and synagogue designed in 2010. “Contemporary Religious Architecture in the Mediterranean World.” The event is co-organized by the …
Conference Series 2025 “Contemporary Religious Architecture in the Mediterranean World” Charles Desjobert Le Corbusier and the Sainte-Marie de La Turette Priory French architect and Dominican friar Charles Desjobert will be the ninth speaker in the conference series “Contemporary Religious Architecture in the Mediterranean World” The event is co-organized by the Dominican Studies Institute-Istanbul (Dost-I) and …
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