The Role of Theological Librarians in Fostering Interfaith Dialogue in Nigeria

The paper examines how theological librarians can promote interfaith understanding in Nigeria. The paper opens by outlining the accomplishments and difficulties of the interfaith conversation that is now taking place in Nigeria. The following section of the essay examines how theological librarians...

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Main Author: Jacob Hundu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Theological Library Association 2024-04-01
Series:Theological Librarianship
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Online Access:https://serials.atla.com/theolib/article/view/3429
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Summary:The paper examines how theological librarians can promote interfaith understanding in Nigeria. The paper opens by outlining the accomplishments and difficulties of the interfaith conversation that is now taking place in Nigeria. The following section of the essay examines how theological librarianship might aid interfaith dialogue projects. In the study, interfaith discourse is effectively encouraged via case studies of theological libraries in Nigeria, and the tactics employed by these libraries are discussed. The presentation concludes by discussing the difficulties theological librarians in Nigeria confront in encouraging interfaith discourse and offering suggestions for how to address these difficulties. This paper's conclusions will be valuable to theological librarians in Nigeria and other religiously diverse nations. The study will also add to the body of knowledge about interfaith dialogue and the role of libraries in promoting social justice.
ISSN:1937-8904