The Role of Interfaith Dialogue Against Polarization

#ITSTARTS with dialogue.  Join us for this webinar on March 19th from 12-1:15pm to hear from representatives of different faiths to explore the role of interfaith dialogue against polarization. 

This webinar brings together distinguished voices from diverse faith traditions to explore how interfaith dialogue can address polarization, foster mutual understanding, and strengthen social cohesion in increasingly divided societies.

The panel features Rev. Dr. Brad Shoemaker, a scholar-practitioner with extensive experience in correctional chaplaincy, spiritual care, psychotherapy, and research on faith-based rehabilitation; Jeff Wellman and Emma Gottlieb, leaders in interfaith and community engagement who have played a central role in building dialogue and solidarity across communities in Simcoe County; and Dr. Albert Frolov, a researcher and lecturer whose work focuses on comparative theology, philosophy of religion, and interfaith dialogue.

The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Davut Akca, Assistant Professor at Lakehead University, whose research and community work focus on…