Seminary Hosts Kazakh Scholars

Professors Mahmoud Ayoub and Ingrid Mattson met with three women from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, in early July.

Professor Ayoub hosted the group for tea and conversation, followed by a tour of the campus led by Professor Mattson. Visiting were Dr. Aktolkyn T. Kulsariyeva, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Sciences; Dr. Ainura D. Kurmanaliyeva, Professor of Philosophy and Political Sciences; and Dr. Aliya R. Massalimova, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Sciences. Dean Kulsariyeva expressed interest in sending students for study at the Seminary, focusing on interfaith relations or religious leadership.