For our first case study we will travel far from our immediate context to Sri Lanka, a society facing many challenges in the aftermath of decades of violent conflict and deeply rooted inequalities. Interreligious dialogue is an essential way of life for a Christian minority that exists in the space between Buddhist and Hindu communities…

Interreligious dialogue is a process where people – well-formed in and true to their own religious and/or cultural identities – encounter the other by engaging in active, compassionate, and non-judgemental listening to grow in mutual understanding and to discover new understanding together. The above definition, offered by the KAICIID International Dialogue Centre, offers a helpful…

The story in the gospel of John where Jesus converses with a Samaritan woman establishes some important theological pointers as we reflect upon dialogue. The disciples have gone into the town to buy food and Jesus comes to a well where there is a solitary woman drawing water and he says to her “give me…

CTBI’s approach to dialogue continues to reflect the four principles adopted by its predecessor, the British Council of Churches, in 1981: Dialogue begins when people meet each other. Dialogue depends upon mutual understanding and mutual trust. Dialogue makes it possible to share in service to the community. Dialogue becomes the medium of authentic witness. 1…

This module will help you begin to think about the following aspects of interreligious dialogue: Understanding what distinguishes dialogue from other forms of interaction. Offering a definition of dialogue relevant to your particular context. Setting clear intentions for dialogue.