Navigating Conflicts Related to Religious and Non-Religious Identity on Campus. Issue 3 (2nd July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patel, Eboo; Montero, Janina; Love, Cindi; Giess, Mary Ellen
• Is Part Of: Journal of college and character. Volume 17:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 190
• Page End: 196
• Publication Date: 2016-07-02
• Subjects: Education, Higher -- Social aspects -- United States -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives -- United States -- Periodicals; Citizenship -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; 378.015
• DOI: 10.1080/2194587X.2016.1195754
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2194-587X

Abstract

Abstract: Matters of interreligious engagement and worldview orientation are becoming more salient on campuses across the country. All-comers policies, conflicts about the Middle East, and intersections of spirituality with other aspects of identity present challenges for professionals working with students on college campuses. This article will discuss some of the intricacies to addressing conflict around religious identity on campus, focusing on the importance of building relationships across disagreement.