Research

researchSeveral promising research and educational projects have emerged in the past six years, and a number of important partnerships and networks are being developed nationally and internationally.

The current five-year strategic plan focuses on the following themes:

  • the philosophy and method of dialogue;
  • role of religion and culture in Australia and internationally, with particular reference to relations between Islam and the West, and the practical application of interfaith and intercultural dialogue within Australia, and in Australia’s relations with Asia;
  • impact of population movements (in particular the role of diaspora) in Australia and internationally, and the potential for dialogue to facilitate the resolution of inter-ethnic or inter-religious tensions;
  • relations between the three major centres of power and influence in the world (Europe, Asia and the United States), with particular reference to the role of religion, culture and civilisation;
  • application of the philosophy and method of dialogue to education, with particular reference to curriculum innovation and professional development for teachers and other educators;
  • the role of race and culture in Australia, with particular reference to the future of ‘multiculturalism’;
  • the challenges posed by globalisation, and the scope of the ‘dialogue of cultures and civilisations’ in responding to these challenges (with particular reference to energy policy and climate change, nuclear proliferation, economic governance; and
  • the emerging relationship between Europe and Asia and its implications for regional and global governance on the one hand, and resolution of conflicts in the Middle East on the other.

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Conferences

The Centre for Dialogue hosts various conferences, lectures, seminars and public forums each year, many of which are organised in conjunction with other research institutions from around the world.

Projects

The Centre for Dialogue currently works on projects within three key areas: Education and Training, Policy Development, and Community Engagement.