BELIEF AND
COMMUNICATION
- a project intended to foster greater understanding between people of
any faith or none -
The Belief and Communication
Project is intended to develop discussions between a broad range of
individuals about what they believe and about the communication and
representation of beliefs to others, either directly or via the media.
The Belief and Communication
Project encourages
* the critical
and respectful study of belief systems and religion.
* best media
practice in respect of the representation of different faiths and
beliefs.
* dialogue
between persons of different faiths or none, and the development of
methodologies of dialogue.
The Belief and Communication
Project reaches out to bring together people of different ages, genders
and beliefs, in a cross-cultural learning experience incorporating some
of the latest developments in on-line educational technology. It
addresses, in an inclusive and practical manner, the emerging
multifaith and multicultural nature of society, both nationally and
internationally.
Among many matters worthy of
attention are representations of Islam, the alienation of people from
churches but not necessarily from spirituality, the role of the media
in creating alternative forms of "sacred space", and the absence of
suitable fora for dialogue in the community.
The Belief and Communication
Project is supported by a Dublin City University Teaching &
Learning Fellowship. It was commenced in October 2004 and is under the
direction of Dr Colum Kenny. Those interested in further information
may contact him directly via
www.comms.dcu.ie/kennyc