Prof. Connell Monette (CMS 2008), Associate Professor of Religion, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, recently co-authored a textbook entitled Introduction to Christianity. The book was commissioned by the Moroccan state to be used specifically for training male clerics (imams) and female clerics (murshidats) in Christian doctrine, for interfaith purposes. The book was written in English, translated into Arabic, and published by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments.
The Arabic and English editions were presented by the Minister of Islamic Affairs to Pope Francis, during the Papal visit to Rabat on Saturday 30th March, in the presence of King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
Prof. Connell Monette and his co-author, Rev. Karen Smith, were featured with the books on national television. The official program has been posted on YouTube (you can listen to it in Spanish) and they appear with the books between 09:00 and 09:30. The presentation of the books to the Pope (with the King and Minister) appears at 38:35.