In 1893, the World's Parliament of World Religions (WPWR) was established with the aim of fostering dialogue between the different faiths of the globe. It was established a centenary conference in 1993 to mark its centenary. This conference is no longer available, but the contributions made over the past century will be celebrated today.
Interreligious dialogue
The Council of World Religions is a group that facilitates interreligious dialogue. Its main goal is to promote peace through understanding and dialogue among all people. In recent years, however, funding and participation have been difficult for the Council. The council was required to reimburse $276,000.00 for expenses incurred by the Barcelona Parliament of World Religions in 2004. The Madrid train bombing a few months prior to the parliament precipitated this dispute.
The organization puts on an event called the Parliament of World Religions every five years, which is the largest regular interreligious gathering. The last event was held in Melbourne in Australia in 2009. It featured more than 600 programs and more than 1,300 speakers. The meeting was addressed by many prominent speakers, including Hans Kung, theologian and Dalai Lama.
Peaceful coexistence
The Parliament of World Religions, which has been meeting seven days a year for 25 years, has gathered religious and world leaders from over 80 countries. Its mission is to promote peace and harmony by peaceful coexistence of all religions. More than 500 programs and events will be part of the event.
Religious leaders can be educated
Educating religious leaders for a multicultural world requires more than just religious knowledge and skills. They also need a deeper understanding of the modern interfaith movement and training in interfaith relations. These are the issues this project is trying to address. This project aims to tap into the existing initiatives at participating schools and create a framework for multi-faith leadership education.
The research was conducted by the project team to assess the educational experiences of students attending participating schools. To document the experiences of students, a focus group interview was conducted. Students were also surveyed after the Parliament. Five sessions of seminar sessions were captured digitally. Multiple coordinators reviewed the course syllabus and conducted interviews with professors.
Ambassador's Program
The Ambassador's Program of the Parliament of World Religions is a platform for people of faith to learn about one another and develop mutual understanding. The Council for a Parliament of World Religions organizes it. The Council's goal, is to foster dialogues among people of diverse religions and cultures. Each month, a new Ambassador is introduced by the AAC.
The Parliament of World Religions has served as a catalyst for dialogue among people of various faiths. It has also helped to create a framework for visions of a more just and sustainable future. The mission of the program is to foster global cooperation between world religions. Our collective efforts are crucial for the survival of our planet.
Women's Task Force
The inaugural assembly of the Women's Task Force in Parliament of World Religions just concluded. It saw participants develop their interfaith programming and plenary sessions as well as worship. The Women's Task Force will continue to have interfaith discussions and expand its platform in the future.
Dr. Elizabeth Ursic, PhD is the co-chair of the Women's Task Force and is also a professor in religion and spiritual direction. She is also co-chair of the Society of Biblical Literature's Women's Caucus and a trustee of the Parliament of World Religions. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Religious Studies from Arizona State University, MDiv from Yale Divinity School, and MBA/MA in International Relations from the Wharton School of Business. Her work was featured in several publications and more that 100 radio shows.