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Impact of Academic and Social Interactions on Interfaith Understanding Focused on Belonging to Religion at NYU Abu Dhabi (92126)
Session Chair: Yogesh Dhungana
Thursday, 27 March 2025 12:00
Session: Session 2
Room: Room 604 (6F)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Interfaith understanding is increasingly critical in today’s interconnected world, particularly within diverse educational institutions. This study explores the impact of academic and social interactions on interfaith understanding among students at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) representing over 120 countries. The research evaluates three key dimensions: how academic exposure to religious content influences perceptions of self and others' religions, how social interactions foster religious tolerance and inclusivity, and how students' religious perceptions evolve during their time at NYUAD.
This study collects data through an online survey from more than 130 undergraduate students studying at NYUAD from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. The survey is organized into six key sections that explore demographics, understanding of personal and others' religions, exposure to academic and social interactions, and overall interfaith influence. The findings will provide quantitative metrics and qualitative insights, analyzing the impact of numerous university-wide initiatives, such as the First-year Dialogue, Intercultural Development Inventory, and Sustained Dialogue Series launched to promote interfaith learning and understanding.
This study contributes to existing literature by exploring the unique role of multicultural higher education environments in shaping interfaith dynamics. NYUAD’s position as a globally diverse liberal arts campus in the Middle East offers a compelling context for understanding the interplay of location, learning, and social interaction in fostering religious tolerance, promoting inclusivity, and cultivating a global perspective. The findings aim to inform institutional policies and programming, highlighting the importance of creating spaces that facilitate meaningful interfaith interactions.
Authors:
Yogesh Dhungana, New York University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
About the Presenter(s)
Yogesh Dhungana is currently a Postgraduate Research Fellow at NYU Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogesh-dhungana/
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