Foundations of Interfaith Dialogue: Principles, Practices, and Global Relevance
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-02
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About the Article
This article examines the historical evolution, guiding principles, and contemporary applications of interfaith dialogue as a tool for peacebuilding, social cohesion, and sustainable development. It highlights key principles such as respect, openness, empathy, honesty, and equality, while situating dialogue within broader global challenges including poverty, inequality, and conflict. Practical strategies—such as active listening, inclusive spaces, and confronting personal bias—are analyzed alongside case examples from diverse contexts, demonstrating how dialogue fosters resilience, supports low-resource communities, and contributes to global governance frameworks.
Key Topics
- Historical foundations of interfaith dialogue
- Ethical principles for meaningful engagement
- Dialogue as a tool for peacebuilding and conflict resolution
- Interfaith dialogue in low-resource and fragile contexts
- Practical strategies: listening, inclusivity, and bias awareness
- Contributions to global governance and sustainable development
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Foundations of Interfaith Dialogue: Principles, Practices, and Global Relevance. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-int-fr-dg-02
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