Muslim students studying theology in Toronto

Two students are bringing a different perspective to their doctoral studies at the Toronto School of Theology. Yousef Daneshvar and Mohammed Farimani are Islamic students from Iran who are part of an exchange program sponsored by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).

"At first what was important to me was to have some academic studies at a Western university -- to know more about the West and Christianity," said Deneshvar. "But as time passed ... another goal became more important to me -- having a dialogue, an active dialogue with Christians."

"We can become familiar both with Western culture and Western perspectives about Islam," added Farimani. The two men are here with …