Resources for Intercultural Competencies: World Religions
Original: Resourcesfor Intercultural Competencies: World Religions
We believe students need to explore and grow their understandingof the various belief systems in today's pluralistic worldwithout losing the distinctiveness of the historic Christianfaith. This theme involves the comparative study ofother world religions from a Christ-centered worldview and applyingappropriate pedagogy. We hope thefollowing resources will be helpful in furtheringdiscussion on your campus. We also welcome yourfeedback, suggestions, and recommendations of other good materialsto add to this library. Please contact MeredithDuncan at mduncan@cccu.org or202-546-8713. Thanks!
Readings
The following is an annotated list of books and articles whichare highly recommended by people on CCCU campuses or staff in theCCCU offices. Often, several people have recommended them. You areinvited to send additions to this "must read" list by forwardingyour information, including a 50-100 word description of thedocument, to Meredith Duncan at mduncan@cccu.org or202-546-8713.
Presentations
- Article: Political Islam and the Roots of Violence
- Paper by Slimbach: Sacred Ritual
- Speech: Can Christians and Muslims relate in peace?
Web Resources
These web sites come highly recommended. Not all are from aChristian worldview, but present research, reports and analysis ofthese themes in higher education. Others are more directly relatedto the Church. You are invited to send additions to this listby forwarding your information, including a brief description ofthe web site to Amanda Fretz.
- Web Link: Comparative Data on Religion in the U.S.
- Web Link: The Good Way
- Web Link: Religion Religions Religious Studies
Best Practices
Opportunities
Resource Contacts/Consultants
- Daniel Bays, Calvin College
- Jim Bjornstad, Cedarville University
- Bert de Vries, Calvin College
- Charlie Farhadian, Calvin College
- Daphne Wharton Haddad, Covenant College
- Jeffrey Kisner, Waynesburg College
- Jim Lewis, Wheaton College
- Ron Meyers, Oral Roberts University
- Rick Plantinga, Calvin College
- Jim Rohrer, Northwestern College
- Karen Strand Winslow, Greenville College
Commentary
