Toward a Theoretical Framework for Participating in Interreligious Dialogue and Education

Abstract

Experiences of dialogue with exemplary religious leaders and scholars have led the authors of this article to posit a theoretical framework for participation in interreligious dialogue and education. Six philosophical convictions that are strongly rooted in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions are presented which inform an emerging theory of interreligious dialogue and education based on the practice of people of good will and their desire to live together in peace and mutual respect. The article concludes with some broad theoretical applications for interreligious dialogue and education based on this framework.