bossey_ecumenical_instituteThe World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute in Bossey, Switzerland is inviting applications for its academic programmes in ecumenical studies, 2015-2016. This highly regarded institute offers a Complementary Certificate in Ecumenical Studies; a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Ecumenical Studies; and a Master of Advanced Studies in Ecumenical Studies. Ecumenical learning at the Institute involves a close combination of academic study with experimental learning through life in an intercultural and inter-confessional student community. Thousands of women and men from all over the world and every Christian tradition have come to the Ecumenical Institute for academic studies. “Many have testified to life-changing experiences in this pioneering centre, or ecumenical laboratory”, says academic dean Rev Dr Dagmar Heller.   For full details and application procedures read the WCC press release.

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