Dr. Zeki Saritoprak will examine the place of Jesus in the Qu’ran and Hadiths. He will delve into the Islamic theological perspective, including classical and contemporary theologians’ view of Jesus. Muslims, like Christians, believe in the second coming of Jesus (in Islam, known as the descent of Jesus) and Dr. Saritoprak will discuss the different theological views to the descent. Dr. Saritoprak also will address the important role that Jesus can play in interfaith dialogue. Special Event Corresponding to the…

Looking for a socially conscious alternative to Black Friday? The International Peace Market (Mercado de Paz) combines the arts with economic sustainability, international exchange, and social consciousness. Peace Market provides a family-friendly safe environment that centers the importance of moments and spaces where people gather outdoors and indoors together as community. As one of the oldest annual open-air international market offering authentic handmade goods the Mercado de Paz offers a community-centered alternative shopping destination during the busiest corporate shopping days…