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Framework and Resources for Understanding Inter-religious Relations in Singapore
Dr Paul Hedges Professor of Interreligious Studies
Dr Paul Hedges
Dr Hue Guan Thye Contract Researcher
Dr Hue Guan Thye
Ms Nursheila Muez Senior Analyst
Ms Nursheila Muez
Mr Salim Mohamed Nasir Associate Research Fellow
Mr Salim Mohamed Nasir
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This research has two parts: interviews and theory. Interviews (Singapore), Phase 1: apex leaders across the Christian (Catholic and Protestant), Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and Taoist/ Chinese religious traditions. Phase 2: mid-level and grassroots practitioners, other traditions and the non-religious. Exploring the resources within communities for inter-religious co-existence and harmony. Theory: builds on the interviews and employs theoretical tools from hermeneutics, religious studies, philosophy, and dialogue theory to build a framework, or set of frameworks. These will map the local state of inter-religious relations and moving towards an Asian model for the theology of religions. It will include policy advice directed towards state, religious, and inter-faith actors for the promotion and securing of harmony and co-existence in common space.
Theme: | Country and Region Studies / Religion in Contemporary Society |
Region: | Southeast Asia and ASEAN |
Entity: | SRP |