Out of Many Faiths: Religious Diversity and the American Promise
America stands as the most religiously devout country in the Western world and the most religiously diverse nation globally. In today’s turbulent environment of religious conflict, prejudice, and distrust, how can we reaffirm that the American promise is closely linked to how we interact with people of different faiths and beliefs?
Tune in to a discussion on the current state of interfaith dialogue, exploring both the challenges and opportunities for religious pluralism in our polarized climate. The conversation will draw from key insights in Eboo Patel’s new book, Out of Many Faiths, and feature author Eboo Patel, series co-editor Earl Lewis, and Council for Christian Colleges & Universities President Shirley Hoogstra.
About Shirley Hoogstra
Shirley V. Hoogstra is the President Emerita of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities [CCCU], an educational association representing over 185 colleges and universities around the world. She graduated from Calvin University and University of Connecticut Law School with honors. Prior to the CCCU she was a partner and trial attorney in New Haven, CT. Shirley speaks on higher education and has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, World Magazine, Christianity Today, and various podcasts, radio, and news programs. She is a regular speaker at conferences and on campuses across the country. Shirley has contributed chapters on bridge building and covenantal pluralism, and she writes regularly for CCCU’s Advance magazine.
