Panel: RELIGION AND TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICA: A MULTIFACETED PERSPECTIVE



458.8 - VEREAD: BRIDGING CULTURES AND FAITHS THROUGH VIRTUAL EXCHANGES IN EU-AFRICA RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE

AUTHORS:
D'Antone A. (Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia ~ Reggio Emilia ~ Italy) , Macconi Heckner I. (Fondazione per le Scienze Religiose (FSCIRE) ~ Bologna ~ Italy) , Cargnelutti F. (Fondazione per le Scienze Religiose (FSCIRE) ~ Bologna ~ Italy)
Text:
This paper addresses the issue of interculturality within the Veread project, designed to foster intercultural and interreligious exchange between African and European universities. To achieve this, the project adopted a virtual exchange framework that values diversity as a resource and cooperation as a medium for attaining shared goals. The contribution highlights how this framework facilitated intercultural dialogue within the project through tools such as project-based learning and the involvement of facilitators. Additionally, it explores the project's impact on the religious dimension, analyzing how Veread influenced interreligious dialogue and discussions surrounding religious themes. In conclusion, it will be argued that the Veread project demonstrates the potential of virtual exchanges in fostering meaningful intercultural and interreligious dialogue, emphasizing the transformative power of diversity and collaboration in addressing shared global challenges.