CIP: An overview

The Cambridge Interfaith Programme was established in 2002 to advance mutual understanding among and between religions and in secular spaces. Our work is grounded in research.

From our base in the Faculty of Divinity, our researchers 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.

Our Academic Director is Professor Esra Özyürek, who also holds the Sultan Qaboos Chair of Abrahamic Faiths and Shared Values in the Faculty of Divinity. Professor Özyürek sets the vision for the Cambridge Interfaith Programme and is supported by a team including Deputy Director Professor Daniel Weiss and CIP Programme Manager Dr Iona Hine. Learn more about the core team.

This core team is supplemented by dozens of University of Cambridge researchers who choose to connect with us via the Cambridge Interfaith Research Forum. Researchers from any discipline are eligible to seek affiliation, and Forum membership currently includes people with specialisms in subjects such as Architecture, Land Economy, and Music. Browse a list of current Research Forum members.