The Role of Interfaith Communities in Serving Refugees and Immigrants
Locally and Globally
“The Role of Interfaith Communities in Serving Refugees and Immigrants Locally and Globally” will be a discussion on the special role that faith communities can play, both in supporting refugees and immigrants and in addressing the complex global challenges of today that have displaced a record 79.5 million (about one percent of humanity). We hear a lot in the news about the resurgence of religion and its divisive role in world affairs, but the positive role of transnational interfaith initiatives, as well as the good work of the interfaith movement in our local communities, is often overlooked. We will look at some case studies that show the effectiveness of interfaith action on issues that impact refugees and immigrants and discuss the opportunities, challenges, and limitations of this type of approach to addressing local and global problems.
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, September 16
1:00-2:00 p.m.
DETAILS
Host:
International Rescue Committee
Categories:
Discussion
LOCATION
Virtual Program
*Pre-registration is free but required, Link will only be sent to those who pre-register. Deadline is Monday, September 14, 2020. Click here to register.
Dr. Andrew Sharp is Associate Professor of Theology at South University and Affiliate Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, offering courses on global ethics, world religions, Islam, Muslim-Christian relations, theology, ministry, and biblical studies. In addition to work in higher education at several universities (including the University of Richmond, University of Virginia, and the College of William and Mary), he was also a social worker in Ohio and Virginia, editor for an international interfaith news digest (based in London), and policy specialist for Virginia’s refugee resettlement and licensing programs.