The fifth international course on Shi’ism ends
The fifth international course on Shi'ism, hosting researchers from 13 countries, which started on August 21st, finished on Sunday August 27th . During this technical course, the major historical and…
The fifth international course on Shi’ism is held, hosting researchers from 13 countries
Hosting researchers from various countries, the University of Religions and Denominations holds the fifth international intensive course on Shi'ism from 21st to 27th of August. Hosting researchers from various countries, the University…
Charismatic Christian movements as new religious movements
Charismatic Christian movements as new religious movements "session was held at the University of Religions and Denominations having Prof. Reinhold Bernhardt, professor at Basel University in Switzerland, as lecturer. The…
Members of “Pilgrims” NGO visit the University
Members of "Pilgrims" NGO from France visited the University of Religions and Denominations on April 9th 2016 and got familiar with the University's activities in education and research. Members of…
A group of British Shi’ite and Sunni scholars visit the University
The University of Religions and Denominations hosted a group of British Shi'ite and Sunni scholars on Wednesday, July 26th. It was this group's first visit to Iran. Hojjat-ul-Islam-val- Moslemin Seyyed…
Participants of the fourth Christian-Muslim Summit Visit URD
Participants of the fourth Christian-Muslim Summit, held in Tehran from Nov. 6th to 10th, Visited the University of Religions and Denominations. Hosting the group, Dr. Navvab, the president of the University…
Heads of Religions of Croatia Visit URD
A supreme delegation of the heads of religions of Croatia visited the University of Religions and Denominations on Monday, Oct. 3rd to share mutual experiences. The Croatian delegation that was headed…
Angels and Demons in Christianity and Islam Compared at URD by German Professor
Managed by Prof. Hafner, theologian and faculty member of German,s Potsdam University, a four-session course was held at the University of Religions and Denominations, URD, on Angels and Demons in…
URD, S 3rd Short-Term Course of Shiite Studies Kicks off
The third international short-term course on Shiite studies begins at URD on August 22nd, according to Mr. Salehi, deputy for International Academic Cooperation. Salehi also added that the course has…
Persian, Origin of the New Testament!
Adolf Harnack, s the Origin of the New Testament was translated into Persian by Hamed Fayyazi. As it appears in his work, s first pages, Fayyazi has used the English version of the book,…
The President of the Holy See’s Pontifical Council for the Family Visits URD
Vincenzo Paglia, the President of the Holy See's Pontifical Council for the Family visited the University of Religions and Denominations on June 14th, 2016. During his visit, Vincenzo Paglia participated in a meeting with…
My Journey to the Islamic Republic of Iran: Myths and Biases Explained
A lot has been said about the Muslims and the Islamic religion. Generally the portrayal is largely negative. My experiences in the Islamic Republic of Iran changed my views and…