Promoting Understanding Among World Faiths
The Faculty of Comparative Religion & Interfaith Studies at AMISUN fosters mutual respect, empathy, and intellectual engagement among followers of diverse world religions. It is committed to the pursuit of peace and coexistence through academic excellence, dialogue, and scholarly research.
Academic Mission
This faculty prepares students to engage deeply with the theological, philosophical, and sociological aspects of major world faiths. Through critical study of sacred texts and belief systems, learners gain the skills to analyze differences constructively and identify shared ethical values that promote global harmony.
Departments and Specializations
- Department of World Religions: Comparative studies of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other traditions.
- Department of Interfaith Dialogue: Focuses on methodologies of dialogue, conflict resolution, and interreligious cooperation.
- Department of Religion and Society: Examines religion’s impact on politics, culture, and human development in global contexts.
- Graduate Research Unit: Conducts interfaith research and publishes in collaboration with international theological institutions.
Core Objectives
- To promote interreligious literacy and cross-cultural understanding.
- To train scholars capable of leading dialogue between faith communities.
- To contribute to peacebuilding through religious ethics and mutual respect.
Vision
To serve as a global platform for dialogue, scholarship, and spiritual coexistence — nurturing leaders who bridge divides and advance a more harmonious world grounded in respect for all faiths.