Rumi Forum had its monthly circle on January 18, 2024, to study Abrahamic scriptures on the topic of “Refugees” with our study leader, Aaron R. Dunn, from the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.

Scriptural Reasoning (SR) allows Christians, Jews, and Muslims to study each other’s sacred texts. SR participants meet monthly to read short passages on a topic from their respective scriptures. Facilitated by a study leader, each session is an opportunity to listen and share various perspectives. SR sessions help participants reflect on a curious list of topics within the Abrahamic tradition. The result is often a deeper understanding of others and one’s scriptures and the development of strong bonds across faith communities.

                  Scriptural Reasoning: Introduction                   Jewish Scripture: Hebrew Bible

                Christian Scripture: New Testament                          Islamic Scripture: Quran

This Month`s Study Leader

Aaron R. Dunn is a deacon for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington and recently completed his Master’s in Divinity student at Virginia Theological Seminary. Before beginning his seminary training, he served as the Vocal Music Teacher at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD, and before that, as Voice Faculty and Director of Opera Workshop at Lincoln University. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music from the University of Tennessee. He has worked nationally and internationally as both a vocalist and stage director.