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Document Details : Title: A Theological-Ethical Evaluation of Christian-Muslim Dialogue in the Swiss Army Chaplaincy Author(s): INNIGER, Matthias Journal: Studies in Interreligious Dialogue Volume: 27 Issue: 2 Date: 2017 Pages: 131-148 DOI: 10.2143/SID.27.2.3269039 Abstract : The growing number of Muslims in the Swiss Army poses a challenge to the Christian chaplaincy by increasing demands regarding Christian-Muslim dialogue. My doctoral dissertation, upon which this paper is based, included an evaluation of this dialogue, which depends on the theological-ethical dialogue principles that are valid in the context of Swiss Protestantism. These principles focus on an explicit commitment to interreligious dialogue, on emphasising commonalities, on respect, on empowering religious minorities, and on bridge-building activities. The evaluation confirms that Christian-Muslim dialogue in the Swiss military context is inadequate. It suggests a new concept which implements the identified dialogue principles and which allows chaplains of all faiths remaining true to their tradition and to their specific spiritual resources. This paper presents a summary overview of the primary focus and findings of my research. |
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