A friend just alerted me to a powerful editorial from @csmonitor.bsky.social on the Bondi Beach Hanukkah gathering attack, which engages questions of pluralism that I have been writing about in the Syrian context. It is a solemn reflection on grief, courage, and shared public life in Australia. ​

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." lnkd.in/dhDtwxyH #worldhistory #undergraduatetextbooks #earlymodernhistory

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

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

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...

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

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-...

"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

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.