Summary

This webinar explores key inquiries posed in Dr. Christine Schliesser's book, "On the Significance of Religion for the Sustainable Development Goals: An Introduction" (2023), addressing the role of religion in issues such as poverty and its alleviation, its inspiration in the fight against gender inequality, and its impact on fueling or mitigating conflicts. The underlying premise is that no single faith tradition or discipline can comprehensively address the intricacies of current global challenges. Therefore, the book brings together diverse perspectives from various faith traditions and disciplines.

Dr. Schliesser approaches the subject from the standpoint of Christian ethics, while guest authors contribute voices from different religious traditions, including Buddhism, Islam, Indigenous religions, Judaism, and interfaith perspectives. The collaborative effort aims to build bridges between these diverse perspectives, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of their collective engagement in global issues.

The webinar will feature Dr. Schliesser, along with Dr. Elisa Leroux and contributing authors Dr. Sandra Pertek and Dr. Azza Karam. Jocelyne Cesari, a Senior Fellow at the Berkley Center, will moderate the discussion.

Runtime: [01:30:03]

Source: George Washington University, Berkley Center (Video Source)

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