The emergence of the field of interreligious studies is emerging as a response to critical issues within our religiously plural world. Religious conflicts, large and small, continue to plague our society, as the challenges of navigating religious difference emerge in daily encounters among people who would like to get along in the public square that they fashion together. These challenges unfold within families, congregations, college campuses, workplaces, communities, media, and cyberspace. This volume offers a comprehensive introduction to interreligious studies. Providing an overview of the history, terms, and characteristics of the field, Rachel Mikva explores the ethical, philosophical, and theological foundations for pluralism. She also presents guidelines and case studies that demonstrate how interreligious understanding and solidarity can be achieved. Designed for use in undergraduate and graduate courses, the volume also will be useful to medical doctors, social workers, police officers, corporate managers, and others whose work requires multi-cultural competence.

The first comprehensive textbook designed for undergraduate and graduate students in Interreligious Studies.

About the Author
Rachel S. Mikva is the Herman E. Schaalman Professor of Jewish Studies and Senior Faculty Fellow of the InterReligious Institute at Chicago Theological Seminary. A leader in Interreligious Studies, she co-chairs the American Academy of Religion's Interreligious and Interfaith Studies Program. She is the author of Dangerous Religious Ideas: The Deep Roots of Self-Critical Faith in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Beacon, 2020).

Reviews
'For over two decades, Rachel Mikva has been an intellectual leader in the field of Interfaith/Interreligious Studies. She distills that knowledge in this text in a clear and compelling manner. This text will inspire a new generation to engage positively and proactively with religious diversity and interfaith bridgebuilding.' Eboo Patel, Founder and President, Interfaith America Author of We Need To Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy
'Rachel Mikva has written a superb introduction to interreligious studies. She shows the wide spectrum of theories and practices that have emerged in this field in the last decades and helps the reader to navigate the complex and often sensitive issues related to religious diversity. Her unique intersectional approach will undoubtedly help form the next generation of interreligious educators, activists and scholars.' Marianne Moyaert, KU Leuven



Book Information
ISBN 9781108826600
Author Rachel Mikva
Format Paperback
Page Count 377
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 599g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 21mm