Interfaith Futures

Covenantal Pluralism 2026 Book chapter Open access

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Authors: Iqbal Akhtar
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-31479-6_5
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Abstract

Abstract Cross-cultural religious literacy represents a distinctive form of multicultural education with roots in the development of American Protestantism and its emphasis on individual scriptural interpretation and denominational diversity (Wuthnow, 1988; Finke & Stark, 1992). This educational approach gained significant momentum following the Second Vatican Council's reforms, particularly the 1965 Nostra Aetate declaration that explicitly promoted understanding, dialogue, and reconciliation with other religious traditions (Valkenberg, 2016; Fitzgerald & Borelli, 2006).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Religious Education and Schools Theological Perspectives and Practices Religion Theology and Education

Publication details

Journal / source
Covenantal Pluralism
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland
Pages
97–119
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter