There is one world, but many religions. Since the bustle of cross-cultural spiritual exchange starting during the 1960's, religious pluralism and interfaith learning has come a long way. However, tensions remain--sweeping claims of the unity of all religions exist alongside dogmatic rejection of the authority of other religions. If the religions of the world are to coexist peacefully, what are the limits of pluralism? How can one remain devoted to one's own faith while genuinely learning from the experience of someone of a different faith? Is it possible to transcend the limitations of language in inter-religious dialogue?
Under the auspices of the Office of the University Chaplain and the Kraft Family Fund, TRACT is proud to join forces with The Canterbury Club and the Columbia University Buddhist Association to invite Professor Paul Knitter, a devout Christian theologian who had learned much from Buddhism, to shed light on these questions. Students of all faiths are welcome.