Dealing with the Religious Other Within - Sunni-Shia Dynamics in the Islamic Tradition

Natana J. DeLong-Bas, associate professor of the practice, Boston College Department of Theology and Islamic Civilization and Societies Program
October 24, 2019
Dealing with the Religious Other Within: Sunni-Shia Dynamics in the Islamic Tradition
Sunni and Shia Muslims are often portrayed as inherently in conflict with one another, despite being members of the same faith tradition. This presentation examines the historical and theological developments of Sunni and Shia identities and their intertwining with politics and economics, analyzing cooperation, conflict, and hopes and challenges for the future.
Sponsored by the School of Theology and Ministry and the Boston College Department of Theology
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