Interreligious Studies An Introduction
Interreligious Studies An Introduction by Rachel Mikva, published by Cambridge University Press on June 15, 2023, is a comprehensive exploration of the emerging field of interreligious studies. This 377-page volume addresses critical issues within our religiously plural world, focusing on the conflicts and challenges that arise in daily encounters among diverse religious communities. Mikva provides an overview of the history, terminology, and characteristics of interreligious studies, offering insights into the ethical, philosophical, and theological foundations for pluralism.
Readers will find a detailed examination of how interreligious understanding and solidarity can be fostered in various contexts, including families, workplaces, and communities. The book includes guidelines and case studies that illustrate practical applications of interreligious dialogue. Designed for both undergraduate and graduate courses, this edition serves as a valuable resource for professionals such as medical doctors, social workers, and corporate managers who require multicultural competence in their work.
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The emergence of the field of interreligious studies is emerging as a response to critical issues within our religiously plural world. Religious conflicts, large and small, continue to plague our society, as the challenges of navigating religious difference emerge in daily encounters among people who would like to get along in the public square that they fashion together. These challenges unfold within families, congregations, college campuses, workplaces, communities, media, and cyberspace. This volume offers a comprehensive introduction to interreligious studies. Providing an overview of the history, terms, and characteristics of the field, Rachel Mikva explores the ethical, philosophical, and theological foundations for pluralism. She also presents guidelines and case studies that demonstrate how interreligious understanding and solidarity can be achieved. Designed for use in undergraduate and graduate courses, the volume also will be useful to medical doctors, social workers, police officers, corporate managers, and others whose work requires multi-cultural competence.
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