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Lynch offers Religion Methods Website
Dec 5, 2011
University of Kent's Professor Gordon Lynch has launched a comprehensive web site focused on "Research Methods for the Study of Religion". Designed to help graduate students write research proposals, this site offers an overview of the field of Religious Studies
and appropriate methods to conduct empirical research.
Esoteric Futures
Markley to Launch Ashram in Texas
Oct 5, 2011
Oliver Markley, PhD, long-time futurist and professor emeritus of Human Sciences and Studies of the Future, announced today he has recently moved to the city of Pflugerville, just north of Austin, where he will co-found the White Lotus Ashram with inspirational author, Delia Trujillo as a sacred space for reflection, discernment and renewal.
Jewish Futures
Moshe Dror -- In rememberance
May 2, 2011
 Dr. Rabbi Moshe Dror (1934-2011), author, educator, mystic and director of Jewish Futures Network passed away in Israel, on Friday, April 29, 2011. Moshe died in surgery, after being hospitalized earlier in the month due to a stroke. Simcha, his wife, reports that the funeral for Moshe was held on Monday, May 2nd, in Yeroham, Israel.
Moshe Dror is best known in the futures studies community as co-author of Futurizing the Jews (Praeger, 2003). For over two decades he shared his vision of a "new exodus" and how a new generation of "cyber rabbis" could shape an open spirituality. Most recently he served as the chair of the World Network of Religious Futurists after the passing of Dr. Richard Kirby (d. 2009). MORE...
Articles
Notes on a post-secular society
Jun 18, 2008
Both religious and secular mentalities must be open to a complementary learning process if we are to balance shared citizenship and cultural difference.
Jewish Futures
Bar Ilan to Host Futures Conference
Nov 14, 2010
On November 22nd, about 200 scholars and academics will gathered at the Bar Ilan campus, outside Tel Aviv, to discuss the nature of how
academics can study the future in such areas, as technological forecasting,
industry, and economics; as well as develop visions for human transformation.
The concept of this was developed by Prof. David Passig, a Professor at Bar Ilan
University School of Education. The event will be streamed live in Hebrew, via a
link posted in Facebook, the day before. For info, see http://bit.ly/passig
Muslim Futures
Creating a Future Islamic Civilization
Dec 4, 2008
Rashid Shaz of MilliTimes, New Delhi, has authored a book entitled, Creating a Future Islamic Civilization. Appearing initially as editorials pieces at futureislam.com, this book is an open invitation to create an Islamic civilization, as a pan-Islamic alternative in the midst of a crumbling capitalist civilization. The book is now available for free download.
Jewish Futures
The 1st Jewish Futures Conference
Oct 3, 2010
The 1st ever Jewish Futures Conference will be held at the 2010 Jewish Federations of North America – Nov. 8 in New Orleans. This General Assembly will join communal leaders, educators, and educational entrepreneurs and forecasters in a unique conversation about new perspectives and approaches for the future of Jewish education.
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The Future of Religion
Sept 15, 2010
Pan Patheos asked thought leaders from a variety of religious traditions to talk about the future of religion. Contributors include Huston Smith, Rodney Stark, Mark Noll, Alister McGrath, Martin E. Marty, Diana Butler Bass, and Reza Aslan. More.
Muslim Futures
Esposito's The future of Islam
Jul 20, 2010
Religion Dispatches reviews John Esposito's newest book, The Future of Islam, and shares why this clarity on this subject is critical to the future of humanity. Going beyond terrorism stereotypes, Esposito allows Muslims to speak from their social and political context about their faith.
Muslim Futures
Islam and the West: State of Dialogue
Jan 2008
In 2008, the World Economic Forum launched the first in the series of benchmarking reports focused on the state of dialogue between the Islamic and Western worlds Islam and the West: Annual Report on the state of Dialogue. In 2009, this report will embrace a broad agenda, exploring the key issues in the area of business, religion and multicultural workforces.
Muslim Futures
Survey Released of Muslim/Jewish Engagement
May 19, 2010
Debunking conventional wisdom, Muslim and Jewish groups throughout the United States are dialoguing with one another in increasing numbers, and have risen significantly in the last two years. This according to a report by Center for Muslim-Jewish Engagement on the field of Muslim-Jewish engagement.
Jewish Futures
2030: Alternative Futures for the Jewish People
Feb 24, 2010
The Jewish People Policy Planning Institute in Jerusalem has released a study on the "The Jewish People in 2030: A Positive Future or a Nightmare Reality? How to Affect the Future Today." This multi-year study explores four alternate realities that could befall the Jewish people in 20 years, ranging across the spectrum from Thriving, Defending, Drifting, Nightmare.
Christian Futures
The Post-Church Letters: Voices from 2020
Jan 1, 2010
Dr. Jay Gary offers three church scenarios for the year 2020, written from a pastoral viewpoints. Rather than projections or prophecies, they weigh how immigrants, women or emerging generations might shape the church in greater measure over the next decade.
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