The Anderson County Library closes its Bridging Cultures: Muslim Journeys project on Dec. 7 with “Reflections From the Journey” beginning at 5 p.m.
The program will open with remarks from Imam Muhammed Mustafa Salem, the newly-appointed imam of the Islamic Society of Clemson. He will then join a panel with members of the project’s steering committee: Dr. Peter Cohen, of the Philosophy and Religion Department at Clemson University, Nedal Mefleh of the Islamic Society, and Dr. James Motes, associate professor of Christian Ministry at Anderson University.
Those attending are encouraged to bring their questions and share what they have learned over the project’s eight-month span. Following the discussion, all are invited to share in a community potluck meal.
The Anderson County Library System was one of approximately 1,000 libraries and state humanities councils in the nation to receive a collection of materials titled “Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys.” The project was administered by the National Endowment for the Humanities in collaboration with the American Library Association.
The program’s goal was to familiarize public audiences with Islamic people, places, history, faith, and cultures. Participating with the library system in planning the schedule of programming were the Anderson School of Theology for Laypersons, faculty members of Anderson University and Clemson University, the Anderson County Human Relations Council, the Islamic Society of Clemson, and members of the area’s Muslim communities.
Funding for the project was provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Arts.
For more information about “Reflections From the Journey” and the Bridging Cultures project, contact community services coordinator Marybeth Evans at 864.260.4500 ext. 107.