Teaching Paper: Dialogue Facilitation in Interfaith Contexts
Equipping Facilitators with Tools for Respectful and Meaningful Conversations
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | 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-id-df-tp-01
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About the Paper
This Teaching Paper provides a structured framework for facilitating interfaith dialogue, equipping practitioners with practical tools to create respectful, inclusive, and meaningful conversations. Drawing on facilitation theory and interfaith practice, it highlights the importance of safe spaces, ground rules, active listening, questioning strategies, and role-playing exercises. By bridging theory and practice, the resource supports both scholars and practitioners in fostering social cohesion, reducing prejudice, and building resilient interfaith communities.
Key Topics
- Principles of interfaith dialogue facilitation
- Creating safe and inclusive spaces
- Active listening and questioning techniques
- Managing group dynamics and conflict
- Role-playing and experiential learning
- Reflective practice and continuous improvement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Dialogue Facilitation in Interfaith Contexts – Equipping Facilitators with Tools for Respectful and Meaningful Conversations. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-id-df-tp-01
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