Building Bridges of Understanding: Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy Initiatives in Pakistan

This essay highlights the significance of cross-cultural religious literacy (CCRL) initiatives that foster interfaith understanding and peace in Pakistan. It sheds light on the obstacles encountered in promoting CCRL, such as the prevalence of extremism and prejudices in educational settings, while...

Description complète

Enregistré dans:  
Détails bibliographiques
Auteur principal: Khan, Minhas Majeed (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
Vérifier la disponibilité: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
En cours de chargement...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Publié: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2024
Dans: The review of faith & international affairs
Année: 2024, Volume: 22, Numéro: 1, Pages: 38-42
Sujets non-standardisés:B Social Cohesion
B Human Rights
B government collaboration
B Community engagement
B Religious Pluralism
B Interfaith Dialogue
B inclusive curriculum
Accès en ligne: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Description
Résumé:This essay highlights the significance of cross-cultural religious literacy (CCRL) initiatives that foster interfaith understanding and peace in Pakistan. It sheds light on the obstacles encountered in promoting CCRL, such as the prevalence of extremism and prejudices in educational settings, while underscoring the pivotal role of education in countering divisive narratives. The essay advocates for integrating CCRL courses and modules into secular and religious educational institutions, emphasizing the importance of inclusive policies and community involvement. Furthermore, it highlights the positive impact of CCRL education on various professional fields, ranging from clergy members to policymakers, in cultivating a more cohesive and tolerant society.
ISSN:1931-7743
Contient:Enthalten in: The review of faith & international affairs
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2024.2303280