Interfaith-interreligious studies: defining a new field

by Patel, Eboo Peace, Jennifer Howe Silverman, Noah J.

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Full title :Interfaith-interreligious studies : defining a new field / edited by Eboo Patel, Jennifer Howe Peace, Noah J. Silverman.

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A groundbreaking academic anthology that explores the emerging field of interreligiousnterfaith studies As it is now backed by an impressive number of courses, academic programs and centers, faculty positions, journals and publications, funding, and professional partnerships, there is no longer a question as to whether the interreligiousnterfaith field exists. But its meaning and import are still being debated. How is this field distinct from, yet similar to, other fields, such as religious or theological studies' What are its signature pedagogies and methodologies' What are its motivations and key questions' In other words, what is the shape of interfaith and interreligious studies, and what is its distinct contribution' These questions are the driving force behind this anthology.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2018

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Beacon Press
Place of Publication:Boston
Language:eng
Publication Date:2018

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Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780807020098, 0807020095
oclc:on1039188467
LC Classification:BL41
Dewey Decimal:201/.507

Introduction -- Constructions: mapping the field -- Pedagogy and classroom practices -- Challenges and choices -- Applications beyond the classroom -- Notes -- Index.

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