In the study of interreligious dialogue over recent decades, a distinction must be drawn between the theoretical aspect - which is closer to the traditional study of the history of religions - and the practical aspect of dialogue and the observation of its practical dynamics. Whilst the former is theoretical and, even in its comparative form, requires a conceptual theological analysis—which is by its nature less flexible—it takes care not to create homogenised zones of religious syncretism; practical encounters between the faithful, on the other hand, focus on creating spaces for interreligious and intercultural social exchange within the context of the current civil society that has emerged in the West over the last few decades. Participants in such interfaith meetings, with varying levels of knowledge of the theoretical and philosophical framework of their own faith, can engage in practical dialogue centred on goals of common social interest, peace, mutual understanding and non-liturgical civic activities. These opportunities for interreligious and intercultural conviviality enable those taking part to gain a better understanding of the other's perspective, daily life and current rhythm, defining and aiming for spaces in which civil and social interaction can take place without having to involve the apparatus of more rigid and systematic theological beliefs. In our presentation, we would therefore like to examine the theoretical perspectives of both approaches: that of academic and theological research into the comparative study of religions, and, at the same time and no less importantly, the perspectives of interreligious dialogue focused on the religious experience of the other, so that, by listening to the religious experience of the other, we may construct a framework for a modern interreligious theology.