Interreligious Dialogue in a Multi-religious Society (DM2014Y)

Content

This unit explores the significance and importance of interreligious dialogue in a multi-religious context. As an expression of the church's mission, and of an experience of rootedness and openness to other traditions, it will be informed by a theological commitment to unity based on the common origin and destiny of all, the divine mystery, who is in dialogue with humanity. This unit will further examine the biblical and theological foundations for interreligious dialogue and address its related challenges and opportunities. It will engage in some practices of dialogue for the purpose of seeking a harmonious society in the Australian context and beyond.

Learning outcomes

Pedagogy

Weekly lectures, field studies and tutorials

Indicative Bibliography

• BECKER, KARL AND ILARIA, MORALI (eds). Catholic Engagement with World Religions. New York: Orbis Books, 2010.
• CAVADINI, JOHN C. and WALLENFANG, DONALD (eds.). Evangelization as Interreligious Dialogue. Oregon: Pickwick Publications, 2019.
• CLOONEY, FRANCIS. The New Comparative Theology. Interreligious Insights from the Next Generation. New York: T&T Clark, 2010.
• FITZGERALD, MICHAEL. AND BORELLI, J. (eds). Interfaith Dialogue: a Catholic view. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2006.
• MAYS, REBECCA (ed). Interfaith Dialogue at the grass roots. Philadelphia PA: Ecumenical Press, 2008.
• MERCADO, L. N. AND J. J. KNIGHT. Mission and Dialogue: Theory and Practice. Manila, Divine Word Publications, 1989.
• O’COLLINS, GERALD. The Second Vatican Council on Other Religions. Oxford: University Press, 2013.
• PAINADATH, SEBASTIAN. We are Co-Pilgrims: towards a culture of inter-religious harmony, Delhi: ISPCK, 2006.
• PHAN, PETER. Being Religious Interreligiously: Asian Perspectives on Interfaith Dialogue, New York: Orbis Books, 2004.
• RACE, ALAN AND PAUL, HEDGES. Christian approaches to Other Faiths. London: SCM Press, 2008.

Assessment