The interfaith center: The construction and consequence of interfaith space
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Title
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The interfaith center: The construction and consequence of interfaith space
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Identifier
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d_2009_2013:27e78d04aca8:10774
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identifier
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11076
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Creator
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Notaro, Cristina L.,
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Contributor
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Marianna Pavlovskaya
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Date
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2011
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Geography | Religion | Interfaith | Production of space | Religious pluralism | Social Cohesion
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Abstract
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This project examines the social and cultural phenomenon of the interfaith center as an intentional response to religious diversity in the United States. The interfaith center is an effort of multiple religious and secular organizations and individuals with missions of social action, education, dialogue and relationship building. Centers are formed within the context of a local community, but include interactions on a regional, national or international scale and intersections into public, private, civic and religious spheres of influence. The interfaith center is a growing force in religious pluralism, playing a constructive role in the social and cultural processes of a community, the attitudes and perceptions of religious groups and the production of interfaith space. The interfaith center is producing physical and social space to act as a mechanism for social cohesion and a focal point for addressing social issues and building community relationships. This research is an examination of both the construction and the consequence of this place.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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2009_2013.csv
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Earth & Environmental Sciences
