Abstract
There is limited research on how to promote effective religious dialogue in America. Given the prevalence of prejudicial feelings between religious groups and the current global political milieu, this is an important area of social justice and multicultural research that cannot be ignored. Barriers to the development of dialogue will be discussed; such as historical attitudes towards religion in psychology and the limited scope of Contact Theory. Relevant research on intergroup contact and its application to religious dialogue in America will also be explored. Finally, critiques of research and group strategies will be addressed and avenues for future study will be suggested.
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Van Hoven, James C.
(2012)
"Interreligious Group Work: Stimulating Dialogue in America,"
Graduate Journal of Counseling Psychology: Vol. 3:
Iss.
1, Article 10.
Available at:
https://epublications.marquette.edu/gjcp/vol3/iss1/10