Interreligious Dialogue in Virtual Communities and Social Networks

In a world which faces constant unrest and conflict, information technology is becoming increasingly relevant – especially for daily life. While face-to-face dialogue is restricted to local communities, today’s digital tools such as the internet and social media can bring people together from around the world. Interreligious dialogue can particularly benefit from an intelligent and positive use of digital tools, building diverse, online communities through a lively, global interfaith discourse. This module explores the religious phenomenon on virtual communities and social networks, as well as the impact of social media on interreligious dialogue. It also looks at the achievements interreligious dialogue has made in the digital world, as well as the potential challenges to be confronted.

• The impact of the Internet on interreligious dialogue issues, achievements and challenges 
• The religious phenomenon on virtual communities and social networks
• Digital citizenship and faith: technology-mediated communication 

This course is specifically designed for today's global leaders, including policymakers, UN agencies and religious leaders and institutions.