Assumption University has launched a new course is called, Jerusalem and Rome: Jewish-Catholic Relations. The course is in an accelerated six-week format beginning next week, on May 10, and it ends on June 24. It is open to all, including those who would like to audit it at a reduced fee. The course is also accepted for transfer credit under specific conditions, by King's University College, Brescia University College, and St. Peter's Seminary. The course is in partnership with the Windsor Jewish Federation and Community Centre and Dr. John Cappucci will be the professor.
"The course provides a portrait of Jewish-Catholic relations by exploring both the historical interactions and the contemporary developments between the two religions and the place they hold in the larger community. The course will also explore how the similarities and differences in the lived expressions of Judaism and Catholicism compare. It is the goal of this course to provide the space for students to explore approaches/strategies that will help cultivate understanding, dialogue, and cooperation between Jewish and Catholic communities as well as the impact on society."