Beschreibung
This book argues that American colleges and universities need to enlarge their understanding of pluralism and multiculturalism by sponsoring open, challenging, spiritually and educationally revitalizing conversations among students about genuine religious difference. Although religious difference is a pivotal component of cultural pluralism, too often today it gets ignored, marginalized, or sugar-coated in higher education. Together administrators, faculty, and students must take the initiative to transform the academy into an exciting space for robust and respectful religious dialogue throughout the campus. This book offers a number of concrete examples and strategies in each chapter for achieving this objective.
Autorenportrait
The Author: Robert J. Nash is Professor in the College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont. He has earned five degrees, including a doctorate in philosophy of education from Boston University. His most recent books include «Real World» Ethics, Answering the «Virtuecrats», and Faith, Hype, and Clarity. He has published over 100 scholarly articles and book chapters on a variety of topics in education, applied ethics, and religion and spirituality.