Journal of Interreligious Studies
@irstudies.bsky.social
Journal of Interreligious Studies (JIRS) is a publication of BU School of Theology, Miller Center of Hebrew College, and Hartford International University. Editor-in-Chief @amotakacs.bsky.social.
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Issue 47 is now published. Explore peer-reviewed articles and book reviews! tinyurl.com/jirs47
In JIRS 47, Ryan Keating reviews Beyond Dialogue (@politybooks.bsky.social) by Craig Considine. Read it here: tinyurl.com/j47bk3
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
In JIRS 47, Ryan Keating reviews Beyond Dialogue (@politybooks.bsky.social) by Craig Considine. Read it here: tinyurl.com/j47bk3
Matt Cavedon reviews Sameer Advani's "Ratzinger on Religious Pluralism" (Emmaus Academic) in JIRS 47. Read it here: tinyurl.com/j47bk2
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Matt Cavedon reviews Sameer Advani's "Ratzinger on Religious Pluralism" (Emmaus Academic) in JIRS 47. Read it here: tinyurl.com/j47bk2
Renee Bowling reviews Everyday Encounters (@fortresspress.bsky.social) by Hans Gustafson of @uofstthomasmn.bsky.social: Read at tinyurl.com/j47bk1
November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Renee Bowling reviews Everyday Encounters (@fortresspress.bsky.social) by Hans Gustafson of @uofstthomasmn.bsky.social: Read at tinyurl.com/j47bk1
How can Kantian moral philosophy ground a theistic, religiously plural vision that draws on both Christianity and Sufism? In JIRS 47, Joseph G. Prud’homme (@washcoll.bsky.social) develops a Kantian-type moral argument for postulatory religious pluralism. Read here: tinyurl.com/j47ar4
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
How can Kantian moral philosophy ground a theistic, religiously plural vision that draws on both Christianity and Sufism? In JIRS 47, Joseph G. Prud’homme (@washcoll.bsky.social) develops a Kantian-type moral argument for postulatory religious pluralism. Read here: tinyurl.com/j47ar4
How does Pope Francis move Catholicism toward a "fraternal pluralism" that rejoices in encounter with non-Christians, other Christians, and even dissenting Catholics? Read Matthew P. Cavedon's new article in Journal of Interreligious Studies 47: tinyurl.com/j47ar3
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
How does Pope Francis move Catholicism toward a "fraternal pluralism" that rejoices in encounter with non-Christians, other Christians, and even dissenting Catholics? Read Matthew P. Cavedon's new article in Journal of Interreligious Studies 47: tinyurl.com/j47ar3
New in JIRS 47: Alison Forster proposes a “cataphatic śūnyatā,” offering a Pure Land alternative to Zen-focused readings of Meister Eckhart and reframing apophatic vs. cataphatic approaches to Buddhist–Christian dialogue. Read: tinyurl.com/j47ar2
November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
New in JIRS 47: Alison Forster proposes a “cataphatic śūnyatā,” offering a Pure Land alternative to Zen-focused readings of Meister Eckhart and reframing apophatic vs. cataphatic approaches to Buddhist–Christian dialogue. Read: tinyurl.com/j47ar2
How does divine action become lived experience in Christianity and Islam? In JIRS 47, Siavash Asadi introduces “Qur’anopraxis” alongside “Christopraxis,” comparing Jesus and the Qur’an as loci of encounter with God in practical theology. Read: tinyurl.com/j47ar1
November 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
How does divine action become lived experience in Christianity and Islam? In JIRS 47, Siavash Asadi introduces “Qur’anopraxis” alongside “Christopraxis,” comparing Jesus and the Qur’an as loci of encounter with God in practical theology. Read: tinyurl.com/j47ar1
Issue 47 is now published. Explore peer-reviewed articles and book reviews! tinyurl.com/jirs47
October 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Issue 47 is now published. Explore peer-reviewed articles and book reviews! tinyurl.com/jirs47
Check out this Pre-AAR event: Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston. Learn more and register here: www.aiistudies.org/2025boston
October 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Check out this Pre-AAR event: Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston. Learn more and register here: www.aiistudies.org/2025boston
Recent publication from our editor-in-chief
This began as a 6,500-word article that had to be cut to 3,500 words. The last two sections are where some constructive points are made; maybe I'll expand those later. tinyurl.com/conci25
October 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Recent publication from our editor-in-chief
Check out the review of David Thang Moe's Beyond the Academy in our recent issue: tinyurl.com/j46bk4
July 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Check out the review of David Thang Moe's Beyond the Academy in our recent issue: tinyurl.com/j46bk4
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Check out R. Kronish's review of "Approaches to Jewish-Arab Interreligious Dialogue" by Ben Mollov (@igiglobal.bsky.social) in our latest issue: tinyurl.com/j46bk3
July 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Check out R. Kronish's review of "Approaches to Jewish-Arab Interreligious Dialogue" by Ben Mollov (@igiglobal.bsky.social) in our latest issue: tinyurl.com/j46bk3
Check out R. Kronish's review of "Approaches to Jewish-Arab Interreligious Dialogue" by Ben Mollov (@igiglobal.bsky.social) in our latest issue: tinyurl.com/j46bk3
July 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Check out R. Kronish's review of "Approaches to Jewish-Arab Interreligious Dialogue" by Ben Mollov (@igiglobal.bsky.social) in our latest issue: tinyurl.com/j46bk3
Explore A Companion to Comparative Theology (@degruyterbrill.bsky.social), "[which] both surveys...developments & offers myriad examples of comparative theologies animated by [a] range of concerns, making it a truly panoptic orientation to the work of the discipline." Review at tinyurl.com/j46bk2
July 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Explore A Companion to Comparative Theology (@degruyterbrill.bsky.social), "[which] both surveys...developments & offers myriad examples of comparative theologies animated by [a] range of concerns, making it a truly panoptic orientation to the work of the discipline." Review at tinyurl.com/j46bk2
Check out Mahowski Mylroie's review of Clooney's memoir (@bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social) in our recent issue: tinyurl.com/j46bk1
July 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Check out Mahowski Mylroie's review of Clooney's memoir (@bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social) in our recent issue: tinyurl.com/j46bk1
Explore a new model for Abrahamic dialogue in "Constructive Problematizing Dialogue," which tackles harmonization & doctrinal avoidance to foster deeper interreligious exchange. A must-read for anyone interested in Jewish-Christian-Muslim engagement: tinyurl.com/j46ar5%22
July 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Explore a new model for Abrahamic dialogue in "Constructive Problematizing Dialogue," which tackles harmonization & doctrinal avoidance to foster deeper interreligious exchange. A must-read for anyone interested in Jewish-Christian-Muslim engagement: tinyurl.com/j46ar5%22
Can we truly measure interfaith learning? A critical look at the challenges of quantifying outcomes—and why context, stakeholder voices, and mixed methods matter. Essential reading for interfaith practitioners & researchers. Read more: tinyurl.com/j46ar4
July 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Can we truly measure interfaith learning? A critical look at the challenges of quantifying outcomes—and why context, stakeholder voices, and mixed methods matter. Essential reading for interfaith practitioners & researchers. Read more: tinyurl.com/j46ar4
In issue 46, explore creative resistance in Finnish schools! 🎨✊ New research highlights how religious minorities use art & counter-storytelling to combat exclusion. A must-read for educators & advocates: tinyurl.com/j46ar3
July 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
In issue 46, explore creative resistance in Finnish schools! 🎨✊ New research highlights how religious minorities use art & counter-storytelling to combat exclusion. A must-read for educators & advocates: tinyurl.com/j46ar3
The Journal of Interreligious Studies is in the process of transitioning to a new organizational model under Interreligious Studies Media. We're happy to welcome @setonhall.bsky.social as a Full Partner. Details here: tinyurl.com/ismshup
Institute for Communication and Religion Partners With Interreligious Studies Media
The Institute for Communication and Religion is proud to announce its partnership with Interreligious Studies Media, which is a nonprofit that produces the Journal of Interreligious Studies.
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July 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Journal of Interreligious Studies is in the process of transitioning to a new organizational model under Interreligious Studies Media. We're happy to welcome @setonhall.bsky.social as a Full Partner. Details here: tinyurl.com/ismshup
From issue 46: How can interfaith programs foster empathy amid deep conflict? A study on LSE Faith Centre's Israel-Palestine initiative reveals the power of identity transcendence—empathy without compromising one’s beliefs. Key insights for peacebuilding in divided spaces: tinyurl.com/j46ar2
July 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
From issue 46: How can interfaith programs foster empathy amid deep conflict? A study on LSE Faith Centre's Israel-Palestine initiative reveals the power of identity transcendence—empathy without compromising one’s beliefs. Key insights for peacebuilding in divided spaces: tinyurl.com/j46ar2
Joseph Kelley (professor @merrimackcollege.bsky.social) explores the 'spiritual but not religious' phenomenon through theology, social science, & hospitality to develop a paradigm for religious leaders, teachers, or members for dialogue with SBNR: tinyurl.com/j46ar1
July 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Joseph Kelley (professor @merrimackcollege.bsky.social) explores the 'spiritual but not religious' phenomenon through theology, social science, & hospitality to develop a paradigm for religious leaders, teachers, or members for dialogue with SBNR: tinyurl.com/j46ar1
Issue 46 - just released! Check out the table of contents and explore the issue: irstudies.org/index.php/ji... We'll share more over the coming days.
July 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Issue 46 - just released! Check out the table of contents and explore the issue: irstudies.org/index.php/ji... We'll share more over the coming days.
Join Susannah Heschel, Irvin Scott, & Celene Ibrahim as they launch Rabbi Or Rose’s new book: "My Legs Were Praying: A Biography of Abraham Joshua Heschel" (@monkfishpublishing.bsky.social). On zoom: learn more and RSVP: hebrewcollege.edu/events/book-...
April 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Join Susannah Heschel, Irvin Scott, & Celene Ibrahim as they launch Rabbi Or Rose’s new book: "My Legs Were Praying: A Biography of Abraham Joshua Heschel" (@monkfishpublishing.bsky.social). On zoom: learn more and RSVP: hebrewcollege.edu/events/book-...
In partnership with @icjsbaltimore.bsky.social we are pleased to announce the publication of a new edited volume on interreligious studies and secondary education: tinyurl.com/irstudiesEd
April 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
In partnership with @icjsbaltimore.bsky.social we are pleased to announce the publication of a new edited volume on interreligious studies and secondary education: tinyurl.com/irstudiesEd
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Gavin D'Costa reviews an important edited volume on the encounter of Judaism and Orthodox Christianity: Check it out! tinyurl.com/j45bk3
April 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Gavin D'Costa reviews an important edited volume on the encounter of Judaism and Orthodox Christianity: Check it out! tinyurl.com/j45bk3