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ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute
- Religious Diversity in Singapore
- Book
- 2008
- Published by: ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute
summary
Religious and ethno-religious issues are inherent in many multiethnic and multi-religious societies. Singapore society is no exception. It has long been multiethnic, multicultural and multi-religious, being at the crossroads of many major and minor civilizations, cultures and traditions, and its religious diversity continues to develop in the current contexts of growing religiosity, religious change and conflict often in the name of religion. Despite this background, there is lack of in-depth knowledge, nuanced understanding and regular dialogue about religions and the meanings of living in a multi-religious world. This volume covering major themes of Singapore's religious landscape, religion in schools and among the young, religion in the media, religious involvement in social services, and interfaith issues and interaction fills important gaps in the knowledge and understanding of Singapore’s religious diversity and complexity. A collective effort of researchers and practitioners, it is a timely and useful reference for scholars, decision-makers, leaders and practitioners as well as for concerned citizens and followers.
Table of Contents
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- List of Figures and Tables
- pp. ix-xi
- List of Appendices
- pp. xii-xiv
- Acknowledgements
- pp. xix-xx
- The Contributors
- pp. xxi-xxxii
- Abbreviations
- pp. xxxiii-xxxiv
- INTRODUCTION
- pp. xliii-xliv
- PART I: The Landscape of Religious Diversity
- 10. THE MUSLIM RELIGIOUS ELITE OF SINGAPORE
- pp. 248-274
- PART II: Religion in Schools and Among the Young
- PART III: Religion in the Media
- PART IV: Religious Organizations in Social Services
- PART V: Interfaith Issues and Interaction
Additional Information
ISBN
9789812307552
Related ISBN(s)
9789812307545
MARC Record
OCLC
404707032
Pages
723
Launched on MUSE
2013-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No