Educational Programs for Interfaith Understanding: Strategies for Inclusive Learning and Social Cohesion
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-int-fr-dg-08
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About the Article
This article explores how educational programs can foster interfaith understanding and strengthen social cohesion. It analyzes program design, curriculum development, and evaluation, with particular emphasis on inclusivity, religious literacy, empathy, and collaborative learning. Practical strategies such as participatory planning, interactive and experiential methods, and the use of digital tools are discussed as mechanisms for deepening engagement and ensuring accessibility. Case studies from institutions including Religions for Peace, the University of Edinburgh, and Georgetown University demonstrate how interfaith education can be institutionalized and scaled across diverse contexts. By combining theory with practice, the article presents interfaith education as a transformative tool for equipping individuals and communities to embrace diversity as a source of peace, justice, and cooperation.
Key Topics
- Interfaith education design and planning
- Inclusive and culturally sensitive curricula
- Interactive and experiential learning methods
- Educator and student engagement strategies
- Digital tools for accessibility and outreach
- Evaluation and continuous improvement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Educational Programs for Interfaith Understanding: Strategies for Inclusive Learning and Social Cohesion. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sc-md-mt-08
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