Leimena Institute and Three Christian Schools Holds CCRL Training
Welcome remarks speakers at the international training on Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL) for Christian school teachers. IL News 004/2023Jakarta – Leimena Institute together with IPEKA Christian School, Gloria Christian School, and Tritunggal Christian...
Leimena Institute Supports Interfaith Endeavors
Chairman of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia, Rev. Gomar Gultom, opened the MPL-PGI Assembly 2023 with nuances of Dayak culture. IL News 003/2023Balikpapan – Leimena Institute attended the Full Workers' Council of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia...
The CCRL Program Becomes One of the Highlights at the International Religious Freedom Summit
Executive Director of Leimena Institute, Matius Ho, delivered his presentation regarding the Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL) program at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington D.C,. United States on January 31, 2023. IL News...
Examining the Role of Christian Faith and Theology in Public Issues
First row from left: Professor at the Great Commission Theological Seminary (STTAA, for its acronym in Indonesian), Rev. Andreas Himawan, Executive Director of Leimena Institute, Matius Ho, and Chairperson of STTAA, Castellia Kartika, D.Th. during the Theological...
Leimena Institute Shares Its Experiences of the CCRL Program in Training Religious Leaders in Vietnam
The participants and speakers, including the Executive Director of Leimena Institute, Matius Ho, visited the mosque as one of the sessions in the 10th Religion & Rule of Law Certificate Training Program in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on November 1-4, 2022. IL...
International Fatwa Conference, Support for Sustainable Development Goal
The Indonesian delegates along with other invitees at the International Fatwa Conference in Cairo, Egypt, October 17-18, 2022. IL News 018/2022Jakarta – Executive Director of Leimena Institute, Matius Ho, along with the Rector of Indonesian Muslim University (UMI,...
The Youth Pledge is a Testament to the Genius and Magnanimity of the Indonesian Youth
Executive Director of Leimena Institute Matius Ho, Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque Prof. Dr. Nasaruddin Umar, G20 Analyst and Co-founder of Indonesian Youth Diplomacy (IYD) Gracia Paramitha, Ph.D., and Executive Director of the Institute of Politics at the University of...
The Concept of Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy is Fitting for a Multicultural Indonesia
Indonesian Vice Minister of Law and Human Rights, Eddy O.S. Hiariej (top left), on the the third day of the International Virtual Conference conducted by by the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights together with Leimena Institute, Sept 15, 2022. IL News...
Indonesia as a Laboratory for Pluralistic Living
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD (top left) as keynote speaker with all the speakers on the second day of the International Virtual Conference on Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022. IL News 015/2022Jakarta – Indonesian...
Minister of Law and Human Rights: Religious Freedom in Indonesia is Absolute and Cannot Be Violated
Indonesia Minister of Law and Human Rights, Prof. Yasonna H Laoly (top left), as the keynote speaker on the International Virtual Conference with the theme “Religious Freedom, Rule of Law, and Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy”, on Tuesday (Sept, 13) night. IL News...
Indonesian Minister of Law and Human Rights Emphasizes the Choice of Indonesia to Unite in Diversity
Indonesian Minister of Law and Human Rights, Prof. Dr. Yasonna Laoly, was a keynote speaker at a plenary session of the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington DC, United States, on June 29, 2022. IL News 013/2022Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of...
Extremism Still Targets Young People, the Narrative of Tolerance Should Be Strengthened
From top left: Indonesian Ambassador to Egypt, Lutfi Rauf, Rector of Makassar Indonesian Muslim University, Prof. Basri Modding, Executive Director of Leimena Institute, Matius Ho, and Vice Rector for UMI’s Cooperation and Promotion Department, Prof. Hattah Fattah, in...
Chairman of The World Muslim Communities Council Becomes an International Advisor for the CCRL Program
Founder and Chairman of The World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC), Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi (in white attire), receives the CCRL program delegates in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. From left to right: Executive Director of Maarif Institute, Abdul Rohim Ghazali,...
Leimena Institute Praises the Practices of Religious Tolerance in Yogyakarta
The Governor of Special Region of Yogyakarta, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X (in the middle), accompanied by Acting Assistant Regional Secretary of for Administration and General Affairs, Beny Suharsono (far right), when received attendance from the Leimena Institute:...
Receiving Praises in Kazakhstan, the LKLB Program in Indonesia ‘Goes International’
Delegates of the Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy program held in Kazakhstan, March 16-17, 2022. IL News 009/2022Jakarta, June 24, 2022 – Indonesia became the first country in the world to implement a Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (LKLB, for its acronym in...
Nationalism and Theological Imagination Webinar: Understanding the Struggles of Christians in Facing the Challenges of Nationalism
The resource persons, responders, and moderator of the research webinar Conversation That Matters (CTM) entitled “Nationalism & Theological Imagination” held on February 12, 2022. IL News 008/2022Jakarta, May 31, 2022 - Bandung Theological Seminary (STT Bandung,...
Women as Important Actors for Critical Thinking in Society
Speakers in the webinar “Religion, Women, and Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy”, Thursday (21/4/2022. From top left to right: Dean of Ushuluddin and Islamic Thought Faculty at Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Dr. Inayah Rohmaniyah, Secretary General of the...
Be Brothers in Humanity, Important Lessons from Islamic Education Figures in East Indonesia
Alkhairaat’s Executive Board Chairman, Ali Muhammad Aljufri with Executive Director of Leimena Institute, Matius Ho, at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Development of Understanding and Application of Cross Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL). IL...
UNESCO Highlights the Importance of Global Solidarity in its Education Vision 2050
Executive Director Leimena Institute Matius Ho, Moderator Ranie Kasmir, Executive Director Maarif Institute Abd Rohim Ghazali, Senior Research Fellow University of Washington Chris Seiple, and Director of Muhammadiyah Modern Boarding School in Paciran Lamongan, East...
G20 Presidency, Indonesia Has Chance to Show the Significance of Pluralism Education
IL News 004/2022Jakarta, March 11, 2022 – G20 presidency of Indonesia is great opportunity to show the prominence of pluralism or interfaith education as a driving force for the world to relieve from the crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Vice President of the G20...
Strengthening the Character of “Transformer” Teacher through LKLB Upgrading Class
IL News 003/2022 Jakarta, March 7, 2022 - The capacity building program for madrasah and Islamic boarding school teachers in Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (LKLB) had come to the advanced stage in the form of an upgrading course specifically attended by alumni. The...