An Empirical Study of the Effectiveness of Interfaith Dialogue for Peacemaking in the Holy Land

Abstract

This study uses ethnographic methods to examine the efficacy of the Interfaith Encounter Association in promoting peace in the middle of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through participant observation and structured interviews with participants, this study explores the effects of interfaith discourse on perceptions, emotions, and reconciliation attempts in the Holy Land. These environments offer a place for individuals to participate in friendly discussions centered around religion, despite the conflict.

Presenters

Yanqing Cao
Student, M.Div. Candidate, Harvard Divinity School, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

The Politics of Religion

KEYWORDS

Interfaith dialogue, Israel-Palestine conflict, Peace-building