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Religious Literacy

The Religious Literacy Programme originated in a partnership of leading UK universities.

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originated in a partnership of leading UK universities and is based in the Faiths and Civil Society Unit at Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ, which provides practical solutions to the challenges of ‘doing’ civil society through informed, rigorous debate and theory; new and innovative research in practical settings; and intensive networking between researchers, policy-makers and key practitioners. Its Director is Professor Adam Dinham.

The Cambridge Coexist Programme is a marriage between the academic expertise of the Cambridge University Inter-Faith Programme and the outreach and ambition of the Washington-based Coexist Foundation. Coexist is a non-profit organisation creating understanding across divides. Its UK based Director of Programmes is Michael Wakelin, a former Head of Religion and Ethics at the BBC.

is about:

  • Supporting the best experience for students and staff of all faith backgrounds and none
  • Limiting ‘equalities’ challenges and litigation relating to religion and belief
  • Supporting international students and staff from a range of faith and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and skill
  • Addressing good campus relations, especially in the context of freedom of speech
  • Considering how faith communities might contribute on issues such as unemployment, poverty, social justice and the environment