Religion, Diversity and Conflict
- ISBN-10
- 3643900864
- ISBN-13
- 9783643900869
- Category
- Culture conflict
- Pages
- 310
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- LIT Verlag Münster
- Author
- International Academy of Practical Theology. Meeting
Description
While religion can be a source of healing, peace, and reconciliation, it can also be a trigger, if not an underlying cause, for conflict between peoples of varying beliefs. With that awareness, the International Academy of Practical Theology convened its 2007 meeting around the theme of "Religion, Diversity, and Conflict." From the multiple seminars, lectures, and studies presented at that meeting, a selection was chosen for this book. Representing contributions from four continents, and drawing upon perspectives from African traditional religions, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, the book offers a rich introduction to the problems and promises of religion in dialogue with 21st-century diversity. Religion, Diversity and Conflict will serve as a veritable primer on the field of practical theology. (Series: International Practical Theology - Vol. 15)
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