Interreligious/Interfaith Studies
Defining a New Field
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2018
Summary
A groundbreaking academic anthology that explores the emerging field of interreligious/interfaith studiesAs 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 interreligious/interfaith field exists. But its meaning and import are still being debated. How is this field distinct from, yet similar to, other fields, such as religiou…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780807019979 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0807019976 |
| Author: | Eboo Patel, Jennifer Howe Peace |
| Publisher: | Beacon Press |
| Imprint: | Beacon Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2018 |
| Weight: | 422g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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“This is a powerful and essential tool for incorporating interfaith studies into a variety of settings.” – Publishers Weekly
“This is a powerful and essential tool for incorporating interfaith studies into a variety of settings.”—Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Eboo Patel
Eboo Patel is the author of Acts of Faith, Sacred Ground, and Interfaith Leadership- A Primer. Named by US News & World Report as one of America’s Best Leaders of 2009, Patel served on President Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council. He is a regular contributor to the public conversation around religion in America.Jennifer Howe Peace is Associate Professor of Interfaith Studies at Andover Newton Theological School (ANTS). Dr. Peace is the founding co-chair of the “Interreligious and Interfaith Studies Group” at the American Academy of Religion. Author of numerous articles and essays on interfaith cooperation, Dr. Peace co-edited My Neighbor’s Faith- Stories of Interreligious Encounter, Growth, and Transformation.Noah J. Silverman serves as Senior Director of Learning and Partnerships at Interfaith Youth Core. He has been involved in interfaith work for over fifteen years on three continents, including work at Auburn Theological Seminary, Religions for Peace at the United Nations, and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation in London.
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