Abu Dhabi: The Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) in Abu Dhabi has launched the world’s first Bachelor of Tolerance and Coexistence Studies to spread a culture of human fraternity and contribute to sustainable social development.
The degree aims to create graduates with a high-level of academic knowledge and practical skills that enable them to spread a culture of tolerance and coexistence. It includes courses that promote these values, inspired by the legacy of late Sheikh Zayed, as well as covering the role of media in encouraging a cohesive society, comparative religion and Islam.
Dr Khaled Salem Al Dhaheri, chancellor of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, said: “Education plays a clear role in fostering the values that create harmony between societies. MBZUH’s bachelor degree is the first higher education programme in the world that develops students’ understanding and respect for different cultures, civilisations and religions, so they can ac
February 4 as
International Day of Human Fraternity in recognition of the historic meeting between Pope Francis and Ahmed El Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, in Abu Dhabi on this date in 2019.
During the meeting, the two religious leaders signed the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together.
MBZUH was launched in November 2020 and offers programmes in social studies, humanities and philosophy for bachelor s, master s and doctoral degrees.
The university aims to open international campuses.
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