Prof. Josef Meri

Religious education and collaborative pluralism in the Middle East - ABC Religion & Ethics Religious pluralism in the Middle East is inherently non-monolithic — so effective religious education must leverage particular cultural strengths while seeking new forms of inter-religious collaborat...

My latest ABC Religion and Ethics piece on the urgent need for collaborative pluralism in higher ed across the Middle East. #Pluralism #HigherEd #religiouspluralism #interfaithstudies #ReligiousEducation www.abc.net.au/religion/rel...

16.07.2025 04:11 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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Congratulations to @acmcu.bsky.social @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social colleague Prof. John O. Voll on the publication of his new Oxford University Press book "The Eighteenth Century: A World History."

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09.05.2025 11:45 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Bridging Worlds: Reflections on Teaching, Dialogue, and the University’s Role - Bridge Initiative As a historian of the Middle East and a historian of religions, my scholarship and teaching for over two decades have focused on the history of interfaith and interreligious relations, pluralism, and ...

My latest piece for the Bridge Initiative at @acmcu.bsky.social Georgetown University about "Bridging Worlds: Reflections on Teaching, Dialogue, and the University’s Role." #interfaith #pluralism #highereducation #universities bridge.georgetown.edu/research/bri...

26.04.2025 05:39 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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Congratulations to Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) on its 20th anniversary celebrations! This milestone reflects two decades of academic excellence, an outstanding leadership team, and a strong sense of community. @georgetownuni.bsky.social @qatarfoundation.bsky.social

12.04.2025 11:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Abraham's Bridge: A Documentary Review of Interfaith Connection in America's Heartland - Bridge Initiative In a world marked by conflict, division, and religious tension, "Abraham's Bridge" offers a compelling narrative of collaboration across faith traditions. This short documentary, running just under 40...

My review of "Abraham's Bridge," a documentary by Elinor Pierce about the Trifaith Initiative in Omaha. #interfaith #pluralism
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29.03.2025 01:30 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Abraham's Bridge: A Documentary Review of Interfaith Connection in America's Heartland - Bridge Initiative In a world marked by conflict, division, and religious tension, "Abraham's Bridge" offers a compelling narrative of collaboration across faith traditions. This short documentary, running just under 40...

My review of "Abraham's Bridge," a documentary by Elinor Pierce about the Tri-Faith Initiative in Omaha. At a time when tensions are high, this film provides a vital case study in building understanding and resilience #interfaith #pluralism
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25.03.2025 16:50 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I had the privilege of serving as a judge for the Abdelkader Global Citizenship Prize college contest entries. This experience was truly an honor. #interfaith #pluralism #civicsociety #leadership #citizenship #globalcitizenship Abdelkaderproject.org

02.03.2025 11:55 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Syria's rich history of peaceful coexistence is a natural blueprint for interfaith governance after the sham pluralism of the tyrannical Assad regime, writes @josefmeri.bsky.social

Full article 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/its-...

05.02.2025 15:39 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

It's time Syria returns to pluralism after Assad divide-and-rule Syria's rich history of peaceful coexistence is a natural blueprint for interfaith governance after the sham pluralism of the Assad regime, says Josef Meri.

"It's time Syria returns to pluralism after Assad divide-and-rule" - Josef Meri @josefmeri.bsky.social | The New Arab #Syria #SyrianDemocracy #Pluralism #SyrianHistory #MiddleEast #MENAhttps://www.newarab.com/opinion/its-time-syria-returns-pluralism-after-assad-divide-and-rule

29.01.2025 16:23 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

It's time Syria returns to pluralism after Assad divide-and-rule Syria's rich history of peaceful coexistence is a natural blueprint for interfaith governance after the sham pluralism of the Assad regime, says Josef Meri.

The historical precedent of collaboration across sectarian lines in Syria highlights the potential for a shared future that honours both diversity and unity, writes @josefmeri.bsky.social ⬇

29.01.2025 11:57 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Reflections on Interfaith Relations: A Decade After My Time as Allianz Visiting Professor at LMU - Bridge Initiative In the fall of 2013, I arrived in Germany as the Allianz Visiting Professor for Islamic Studies at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), a role that marked a significant milestone in my ac...

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10.01.2025 12:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm excited to announce that during the Spring 2025 term, we will be launching a dedicated Religious Pluralism case study website at Georgetown University. It will showcase select case studies by my former students. #religiouspluralism #interfaithrelations.

15.11.2024 06:01 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0