Austria

UNESCO Chair in Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue for South-East Europe, (775), established in 2007 at The Karl-Franzens University, Graz (Austria)

 

Fields / Disciplines Intercultural and interreligious dialogue for South-East Europe Objectives The purpose of the Chair shall be to promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation in the field of intercultural and interreligious dialogue for South-East Europe. It will serve as a means of facilitating collaboration between high-level, internationally recognized researchers and teaching staff of the University and other institutions in Austria and elsewhere in Europe and North America, and in other regions of the world. The purpose of this Chair shall also be: 1. To study common grounds and divergences between different religious traditions, particularly in South-East Europe; 2. To contribute to peaceful coexistence of the different cultures and religions, especially in South-East Europe; 3. To coordinate the teaching and research on intercultural, ecumenical and interreligious contacts and dialogue in South-East Europe within the Theological Faculty (in close cooperation with experts at other faculties of the University of Graz; 4. To reinforce the knowledge and awareness on intercultural and Interreligious issues in South-East Europe; 5. To participate in the UNITWIN Network on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue. Host Institution The Karl-Franzens University, Graz (Austria)Website Partnership The Competence Centre South-Eastern Europe Website UNESCO Sector / Office responsible for the Chair/Network Culture