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CMCS Houston
Kaduna Study Group
Since 2020, CMCS Houston has been glad to offer scholarships to up to Muslim and Christian students who study together in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria.
Kaduna has been a place of tensions and occasional violence between Muslims and Christians for decades. It is therefore a place where people of good will have developed a number of peace-making initiatives to . These include the Kaduna Centre for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations and the Interfaith Mediation Centre. Most of our students are alumni of the former and/or involved with the latter.
Below are some images from the visit of Drs David Coffey, Motaz al-Thaher and Ida Glaser to Kaduna in February 2024. The visit included a 3-day symposium on 'Working Together in God's World', focusing on how Muslims and Christians in Northern Nigeria can work together for the good of the environment, and on the importance of education in that context.
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The first group from Kaduna working together on the 'Qur'an and Bible 1: Torah' course, Fall 2020.
Martins, Khadijah and Adedayo (left to right)
Kaduna Group CMCS Students’ Retreat
13th June 2025
On June 13, 2025, we gathered for an enriching retreat that brought together 24 students from diverse backgrounds. This event was a remarkable opportunity for reflection, discussion, and planning, focusing on the impact of our courses and the future of interfaith dialogue.
A heartfelt thank you to all facilitators and participants for making this retreat a success! Together, we are paving the way for a more inclusive and understanding society.
Key highlights included insightful sessions led by Dr. Ida and Dr. Motaz, where students shared testimonials about their personal growth and the practical applications of their studies. We also discussed the establishment of a study center to foster collaborative learning, which was met with enthusiasm from participants.
The retreat emphasized the importance of interfaith understanding and community building. We are excited about the upcoming classes and the potential for our students to make a positive impact in their communities.
