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Cambridge Interfaith Programme

 
About us Overview

The Cambridge Interfaith Programme was established in 2002 to advance mutual understanding among and between religions and in secular spaces.

From our base in the Faculty of Divinity, our researchers and affiliates work to catalyse and disseminate inter- (and intra-) religious research. We have a longstanding commitment to partnership working and the public good, and curate a range of activities and events to enhance cross-sector learning.

Read more at: Core Team

Core Team

At the core of the Cambridge Interfaith Programme is a dedicated team, led by the Academic Director Professor Esra Özyürek. The core team is supported by CIP’s Management Committee. Providing oversight and guidance, Management Committee meets three times per year.


Read more at: Research Forum members

Research Forum members

Colleagues from across the University engage in different ways with CIP's activities. Affiliation is open to PhD students, postdocs and others working on interfaith topics.


Read more at: Our approach to encounters

Our approach to encounters

The Cambridge Interfaith Programme is dedicated to learning about, learning from, and learning between religions as they interact within a secular and religious world. The foundation of our work is academic research.


Read more at: Support CIP

Support CIP

The Cambridge Interfaith Programme (CIP) has been able to develop its work thanks to the the generosity and vision of major benefactors. We seek support from a variety of public and private sources. Learn about giving opportunities.


Read more at: Visiting Scholars

Visiting Scholars

Academic Visitors within the Faculty of Divinity are welcome to join the Interfaith Research Forum during their visit.


Read more at: Past Visiting Scholars

Past Visiting Scholars

Learn about recent and past visitors. How have researchers engaged with CIP to advance their research?


Latest news

Upcoming: Inter Faith Week and beyond

6 November 2025

Inter Faith Week 2025 is kicking off with a sense of festivity, as government representatives, faith leaders, and a plethora of interested parties gather in central London...

News: Cambridge views on Religious Education reform

6 November 2025

“The choices made today in education will define the citizens of tomorrow and our collective moral future.”—Maryam Bham for RE:Online “Teaching religious education...

Showing up for another faith

1 November 2025

The head monk of Neasden Temple tied a sacred thread round King Charles' wrist. Cambridge PhD-student Tilak Parekh has been reflecting on the significance of Wednesday's...