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Board of Studies – New South Wales: Studies of Religion – Stage 6 (April 2005)

 “The Stage 6 Studies of Religion syllabus acknowledges religion as a distinctiveanswer to the human need for meaning in life. An understanding of religionprovides a perspective for the human view of reality and deals with daily living aswell as with … Continue reading

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Traditions and Transformations: Jewish Religion and Culture

In this lesson, students learn about Jewish culture, Jewish religious and secular traditions including holidays, sacred and secular music, dance, and visual arts. They also consider the relationship between religious traditions and secular cultural traditions. Resources include segments from Religion … Continue reading

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Teens Discuss Islam in America

Roundtable examines Koran-burning threat, perceptions about Muslims.

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Religions for Peace

Religions for Peace is the largest international coalition of representatives from the world’s great religions dedicated to promoting peace. Founded in 1970, Religions for Peace enables communities to unleash their enormous potential for common action. As of today Religions for … Continue reading

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The Christian-Muslim Consultative Group

In partnership with leaders of various streams of Southern California Christian and Muslim communities, the Christian-Muslim Consultative Group works for the purpose of enhancing mutual understanding, respect, appreciation, and support of the Sacred in each other. It aims to promote … Continue reading

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Interfaith Dialogue Association

Interfaith Dialogue Association is a non-profit organization, which aims to advance understanding of religions and ideologies by study, dialogue, and sharing about religious experiences as well as to eliminate prejudice between members of different religious traditions, and promote friendship and … Continue reading

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Russian State Inter-College Centre for Religious Studies

Russian State Inter-College Centre for Religious Studies works with a purpose to provide cooperation between science and religion for a positive solution of theoretical and practical problems of spiritual, moral, political, and social development of the modern Russian society.

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The Department of Philosophy of Religion and Religious Studies of the State St.Petersburg University

The Department of Philosophy of Religion and Religious Studies at the State St.Petersburg University is working in the various fields of Religious Studies and Philosophy of Religion. The Department participates in the different types of exchanging programs in the wide … Continue reading

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CrossCurrents

CrossCurrents is a global network for people of faith and intelligence who are committed to connecting the wisdom of the heart and the life of the mind. In print, online and in real time, CrossCurrents brings people together across lines … Continue reading

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The European Council of Religious Leaders

Founded in 2002, The European Council of Religious Leaders is one of five regional Interreligious Councils within the network called Religions for Peace. The European Council of Religious Leaders aims to bring together senior religious leaders from Europe’s historical religions: … Continue reading

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