Religious Pluralism in the Academy Opening the Dialogue |
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Author:
| Nash, Robert J. |
Series title: | Studies in Education and Spirituality |
ISBN: | 978-0-8204-5592-1 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2001 |
Publisher: | Peter Lang Publishing, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $60.95 |
Book Description:
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This book argues that American colleges and universities need to enlarge their understanding of pluralism and multiculturalism by sponsoring open, challenging, spiritually and educationally revitalizing conversations among students about genuine religious difference. Although religious difference is a pivotal component of cultural pluralism, too often today it gets ignored, marginalized, or sugar-coated in higher education. Together administrators, faculty, and students must take the...
More DescriptionThis book argues that American colleges and universities need to enlarge their understanding of pluralism and multiculturalism by sponsoring open, challenging, spiritually and educationally revitalizing conversations among students about genuine religious difference. Although religious difference is a pivotal component of cultural pluralism, too often today it gets ignored, marginalized, or sugar-coated in higher education. Together administrators, faculty, and students must take the initiative to transform the academy into an exciting space for robust and respectful religious dialogue throughout the campus. This book offers a number of concrete examples and strategies in each chapter for achieving this objective.