Tag Archives: globalization

CFP Deadline: Aug. 31, Conference on Migration, Religion and Asia, Czech Republic

Posted on August 26, 2014

Abstracts are invited for a conference on Migration, Religion and Asia, November 27-29, 2014, to be held at Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic The organizers seek papers engaged in empirical, theoretical and methodological research in the study of religions, migration … Continue reading →

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12-14 November 2012, 8th World Conference on Muslim Education, Brunei

Posted on November 5, 2012

The 8th World Conference on Muslim Education 2012 (World-Come2012) will be held 12 to 14 November 2012, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. The series of World Conferences on Muslim Education (World-COME) aim to bring together all the relevant and … Continue reading →

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Multi-cultural skills and values based education fostering a culture of nonviolence and peace

Posted on August 15, 2012

This text is a speech given by Dr. Katrien Beeckman, Head, Principles & Values Department, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on 10 August, 2012, at the International Conference on Migration and Multi-Cultural Education at Seoul National … Continue reading →

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Course on human rights and religious minorities brings Faith and Globalisation Initiative students to McGill

Posted on July 22, 2012

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EU program seeks to modernize higher education in Middle East and North Africa

Posted on May 3, 2012

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On the need for inter-religious dialogue

Posted on March 17, 2012

Posted in News | Tagged Barelvis, Bohra, democracy diversity and dialogue, Deobandis, diversity, education, globalization, inter-religious dialogue, interfaith and intrafaith communities, non-Bohra Muslims, Shiahs, Sunnis, three Ds | | ', '' ); ?>

Get Global

Posted on December 10, 2011

This practical guidebook introduces active Global Citizenship for teachers of 11-16 year olds. Guidebook provides clear and effective ways for pupils to work together on any issue of importance to them. With easy-to-follow steps, lively activities, games, and support for … Continue reading →

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We work together Can you?

Posted on December 10, 2011

Resource includes teaching ideas to help develop cooperation and thinking about peace and conflict on a global scale. It links working together on a small scale to large scale conflicts around the world and explores ideas about different cultures and … Continue reading →

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National Qualifications Curriculum Support: Religious, Moral, and Philosophical Studies Morality in the Modern World: Buddhism

Posted on December 10, 2011

“This pack provides an introduction to Buddhist moral principles and viewpoints and can be studied as part of the Morality in the Modern World units (Intermediate 2 and Higher). There is a brief overview of ethical principles from Buddhism with … Continue reading →

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White paper on intercultural dialogue, Living Together As Equals in Dignity

Posted on December 10, 2011

The “White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue” presented here, emphatically argues in the name of the governments of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe that our common future depends on our ability to safeguard and develop human rights, … Continue reading →

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