A resource for working through conflict with dialogue toward the goal of peace.

Building Dialogue is intended as an aide to inter-contextual analysis of conflict and practices of peace. This book emerges from inter-cultural relationships and discernment. Based on a three-year effort by a community of scholars and practitioners from across the Anglican Communion who reflected on the nature of conflict in relation to Christian visions of peace.

About the Author
Robert S. Heaney PhD, DPhil is Professor of Theology and Mission, Virginia Theological Seminary, USA. He has experience in research, teaching, ministry, and consultation on three continents. Widely published, his most recent works include Post-Colonial Theology: Finding God and Each Other Amidst the Hate; The Promise of Anglicanism with William L. Sachs; and God's Church for God's World (Senior Editor). He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. John Yueh Han Yieh, PhD is the Molly Laird Downs Professor in New Testament at the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. He joined the faculty at VTS in 1995. His research focuses on the Gospel of Matthew and the Johannine Literature from the vantage of sociological and history-of-effects approaches. His published works include Conversations with Scripture: The Gospel of Matthew; A History of Biblical Interpretation in China; and One Teacher: Jesus' Teaching Role in Matthew's Gospel. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia. Jean Cotting serves at St. James Church in Piqua, Ohio. She served as research assistant at the Center for Anglican Communion Studies, Virginia Theological Seminary. She lives in Piqua, Ohio. Herman Browne PhD has served as the President of Cuttington University in Liberia since 2016. Earning his PhD in systematic theology at the University of London in 1994, he became the first clergyman from the Episcopal Church of Liberia to earn a terminal degree in Theology. He is the author of multiple published works. Dickson Daud Chilongani PhD has been Bishop of Central Tanganyika since his consecration at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Dodoma on November 23, 2014. He was educated at St. Philips Theological College, Kongwa Durham University and the University of Bristol. He lives in Dodoma, Tanzania. Fuad Daher currently serves as the Canon for Reconciliation in the Diocese of Jerusalem, seeking to bring together Christians, Jews, and Muslims in dialogue throughout the Galilee region. He also serves as the rector of St. Paul's Church, in Shafaram in the Palestinian territory. Ms. Shadia Qubti is an experienced practitioner and researcher in peacemaking and reconciliation education within the context of Israel and Palestine. She has served as a manager for World Vision Jerusalem West Bank Gaza designing and implementing numerous peace promoting projects. She is the creator of the podcast Women Behind the Wall, an endeavor to give voice to the unique perspective of Palestinian and Israeli women. Sarah Snyder is the Archbishop of Canterbury's advisor for reconciliation. She is founding director of the Rose Castle Foundation, an international center of reconciliation, based in the north of England, offering safe space in which to address misunderstanding of the "other", particularly those of different religious traditions. Kofi Ankrah was first President, South Western Diocesan Youth Council, Episcopal Church of Liberia. C. Patrick Burrowes is Vice President for Academic Affairs, Cuttington University and Liberian Historian. Ms. Julia Duncan Cassell is former Minister of Gender and Women's Advocate and a member of the Board of Trustees, Episcopal Church of Libera Anne Fredericks Cooper is a priest at Trinity Cathedral, and a member of Board of Trustees, Cuttington University. Allen V. Gaye is a priest at Trinity Cathedral, Monrovia. A. Siede Williams is archdeacon for the Southeastern Region, Episcopal Church of Liberia. Wadie N. Far is vicar of the Arabic Speaking Congregation at St. George's Anglican Cathedral, Jerusalem. Jamil Khadir is vicar of St. Philip and The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Nablus & Rafedia, director of the Christian National Kindergarten, Nablus. Susan Ackley Lukens is Associate Dean Emerita, St. George's College, Jerusalem. Fares Naoum is vicar of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Ramla. Nael Abu Rahmoun is Vicar of Christ Church, Nazareth. Hilda Kedmond Kabia is Principal, Msalato Theological College, Dodoma. Pendo Gilberth Magayo is parish priest, Mata Parish, Dodoma, Diocese of Central Tanganyika. David Wilson Mdabuko is assistant lecturer and assistant to the Head of Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Education, St. John's University of Tanzania. Charles Azariah Mwihambi is Principal, Diocese of Central Tanganyika, Ibihwa Christian Education and Vocational Training Center (retired). Ernest Godwin Ndahani is administrator at Msalato Theological College, Dodoma. Anna Samweli is a parish priest, Ntyuka Parish, Dodoma, Diocese of Central Tanganyika. Chris Cole is a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary. He lives in Alexandria, VA. Stephen Crippen is a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary. He lives in Alexandria, VA. Ebonee Davis is Associate for Multicultural Ministries Programming and Historical Research for Reparations at Virginia Theological Seminary. She lives in Alexandria, VA. Vannessa McCormick is Administrative Coordinator, Office of the Dean and President, Virginia Theological Seminary. She lives in Alexandria, VA Jonathan Musser is currently a seminarian at Virginia Theological Seminary. He lives in Alexandria, VA. Hartley Wensing is Associate Director, Center for Anglican Communion Studies, Virginia Theological Seminary. She lives in Alexandria, VA.

Reviews

"Richly theological and wonderfully practical, Building Dialogue offers the wisdom of grassroots peacebuilders who not only share their peacemaking experiences but provide concrete models for reconciliation in other situations of conflict."
-Stephen B. Bevans, SVD, Louis J. Luzbetak, SVD Professor of Mission and Culture, Emeritus, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago

"Building Dialogue actually performs the kind of dialogue it advocates, being the result of years of active dialogue across difference and bringing together voices expressing numerous perspectives from regions throughout the globe."
-Scott MacDougall, Associate Professor of Theology, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, and author of The Shape of Anglican Theology: Faith Seeking Wisdom

"Dialogue is a vital part of our existence as human beings and believers. Building Dialogue is an important contribution to our understanding of mutual witness and ministry."
-The Rt. Rev. Anthony Poggo, Archbishop of Canterbury's Adviser for Anglican Communion Affairs and author of Come Let Us Rebuild

"This is a compelling read that not only provides a scriptural basis but also narrates the painful realities of the lived experience of the need for reconciliation."
-Canon Dr. Cathy Ross, PhD, Pioneer Mission Training Lead, Church Mission Society, Oxford, UK

Book Information
ISBN 9781640655881
Author Robert S. Heaney
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Church Publishing Inc
Publisher Church Publishing Inc