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Academic Theology in Europe: Jeopardised or in demand?
Third Consultation of Theological Faculties in Europe

“Theology cannot be replaced by Religious Studies. Theology has a major role to play within the University by countering stereotypes, demonstrating ways of dealing with religious conflict, and working out its own unique specificity in dialogue with other disciplines,” said Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) in a keynote address at the Third Consultation of Theological Faculties in Europe. - 12 July 2010

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: Panel from the Dialogue Seminar of the EU and the Churches in Europe (Photo: CEC/Dieter Heidtmann)

EU Commissoner Andor : Churches are crucial partners in combating poverty

A Dialogue Seminar of the EU and the Churches in Europe on “Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion in the Framework of the EU 2020 Strategy” on poverty and social exclusion took place on 9 July 2010 at the European Commission in Brussels. It was co-organised by the Bureau of European Policy Advisors of the European Commission together with the Church & Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Secretariat of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community (COMECE).

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The Conference of European Churches (CEC) is a fellowship of some 120 Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican and Old Catholic Churches along with 40 associated organisations from all countries on the European continent. CEC was founded in 1959 and has offices in Geneva, Brussels and Strasbourg.

Christians from different confessions are committed to live and witness together in a spirit of ecumenism, sharing, understanding and mutual respect. All are committed in spite of the historic divides, the many languages and the geographical and economic barriers which exist on the European continent. Together, the churches work to promote the unity of the church and to present a common Christian witness to the people and institutions of Europe. The common desire to live in peace and to promote justice and reconciliation has enabled the churches to maintain their fellowship for the 50 years of the CEC's existence.

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Highlights:

CALL - Employment and Economy Network

July 2010: Europe Update:
European Council of 17 June; Europe 2020 Strategy; Belgian EU Presidency; Transparency; CSC Strategy on Education; 8th ECEN Assembly; Biodiversity; CEC‐CLAI dialogue on globalisation; EU Charter for Fundamental Rights; new
EU Institute for Gender Equality; Fundamental Rights Agency; Human Rights Education; Report of the first CALL conference; Council of Europe and civil dialogue; staff news; upcoming events.

Attachment: ECEN Assembly Letter
Attachment: CSC Breifing Paper on EUROPE 2020: A European strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth