OVERVIEW

Philosophy of interfaith dialog aims at exploring the paths towards a hermeneutic approach to the relationships between different religions; its ultimate goal is finding a meeting point for dialog and mutual benefit. The antecedents of philosophy of interfaith dialog are the imaginary dialogs between representatives of different religions, a popular theme in European philosophy (see Saint Justin, Abelard, Nicholas of Cusa, Bodin, Lessing...).

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will learn to set a philosophical discourse as a possible meeting point for an interfaith dialog that overcomes apologetic and polemic positions; starting from common questions, which are fundamental to human existence, several answers - from several traditions - will be compared. Seminars will enable students to analyze a few classics of this field, and to compare them to contemporary positions and debates.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will develop their critical thinking and their philosophical consciousness regarding the theme of contemporary religious pluralism.

TEACHING METHODS

Oral exam

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course

Theorizing religious pluralism

The course's aim is to achieve a "categorization" of religious pluralism through a reflection which draws from speculative assumptions and which takes into account the religious pluralism in 20th century theology. Religious pluralism is a fact which is assumed in contemporary society, but on a theoretical and theological level it still needs to be adequately theorized.

Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course

1) Theorizing religious pluralism

     The first part of the course aims at achieving a "categorization" of religious pluralism through a reflection which draws from speculative assumptions and which takes into account the religious pluralism in 20th century theology. Religious pluralism is a fact which is assumed in contemporary society, but on a theoretical and theological level it still needs to be adequately theorized.

2) Religions, violence and peace

This part of the course will explore the problem of religious violence, starting from the thought of eminent philosophers of our time.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The reading list for this course, together with the lecturer's suggestions and instructions are available on the Italian version of the web page.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ROBERTO CELADA BALLANTI (President)

FRANCESCO CAMERA

GERARDO CUNICO

DOMENICO VENTURELLI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

September 26, 2017  

Class schedule

PHILOSOPHY OF INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exame

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Oral exam

Exam schedule