Course overview
To engage students with the theory and practice of inter-religious dialogue from the perspective of Catholic theology, with a focus on educational implications and outcomes. Students will also engage with contemporary inter-religious issues and challenges.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the theory and practice of inter-religious dialogue from the perspective of Catholic theology and consider key theological developments since the Second Vatican Council (1965)
- Identify key aspects of Australian Aboriginal Spiritualities and educational applications
- Analyse central features of at least two world religions (for example, Buddhism and Islam) and pedagogical implications
- Explore key issues and challenges currently affecting world religions and inter-religious dialogue (for example, fundamentalism; conflict and non-violence; global heating)