Prof. Josef Meri
@josefmeri.bsky.social
Historian of Religions & Interfaith Relations in the Middle East in past & present. I teach the history of inter-religious relations, identity, belonging, memory, and concepts of "the other." Senior Fellow, ACMCU, Georgetown University. Berkeley & Oxford
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Prof. Josef Meri
@josefmeri.bsky.social
· Jul 16
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...
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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...
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...
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...
www.abc.net.au
July 16, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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...
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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May 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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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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...
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 ...
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April 26, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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...
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
April 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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
My review of "Abraham's Bridge," a documentary by Elinor Pierce about the Trifaith Initiative in Omaha. #interfaith #pluralism
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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...
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March 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
My review of "Abraham's Bridge," a documentary by Elinor Pierce about the Trifaith Initiative in Omaha. #interfaith #pluralism
bridge.georgetown.edu/research/abr... @dianaeck.bsky.social @pluralismproject.bsky.social @trifaith.bsky.social
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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
bridge.georgetown.edu/research/abr...
bridge.georgetown.edu/research/abr...
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...
bridge.georgetown.edu
March 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
bridge.georgetown.edu/research/abr...
bridge.georgetown.edu/research/abr...
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
March 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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
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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-...
Full article 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/its-...
February 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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-...
Full article 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/its-...
Reposted by Prof. 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
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.
www.newarab.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"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
Reposted by Prof. 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 ⬇
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.
www.newarab.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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 ⬇
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.
November 15, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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.