Religious Pluralism in the Academy: Opening the Dialogue
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (506 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 082045592X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 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
. He has earned five degrees, including a doctorate in philosophy of education from Boston University. His most recent books include «Real World» Ethics, Answering the «Virtuecrats», and Faith, Hype, and Clarity. He has published over 100 scholarly articles and book chapters on a variety of topi
Through six engaging narratives of differing images and beliefs, Nash tells the story of student spirituality with the perception of a philosopher, the passion of a polemist, and the craft of a very gifted teacher. Carney Strange, Professor, Bowling Green State University; Author, 'Educating by Design: Creating Campus Learning Environments That Work') -Robert J. -In 'Religious Pluralism in the Academy', Robert J. A must read for educators - faculty and administrators alike - committed to responding to the deepest questions in students' lives.- (C. Waggoner, Professor, University of Northern Iowa; Editor, 'Religion and Education')" . This is crucial readin
M. J. Wright said A welcome contribution to a neglected field.. This is at once a pragmatic and a bold book. Combining urgency and optimism, it calls for higher education to take religious diversity seriously, and uses examples from the author's long career as a professor of applied ethics and philosophy of education to explore what this might mean for teaching and administrative practice.In particular, Nash suggests that fostering a dialogue culture within the academy, in which students learn to `imagine the world from the other side of the barricade', can promote shared respect, disseminate information, sharpen critical thinking skills, and ultimately, serve wider societal goals regarding the main