10th International Interfaith Conference
‘Together in Faith, to Shape a Better World’
11th to 13th August 2025
The Importance of Interfaith Dialogue
Religion & Peace
Agenda
The objective is to bring together international, national, and local leaders of religion and expert analysts of religion, to dialogue together before an audience of children, teachers, and other stakeholders of society.
Empowering Youth for Religious Harmony
Religious Institutions Promoting Social and Economic Development
About the conference
Concept Note
City Montessori School has been a pioneer in nurturing global citizenship through initiatives such as the International Interfaith Conference. The conference underscores the school's belief in promoting respect for all religions as a foundation for peace and harmony. By engaging students in interfaith dialogue, CMS inspires them to appreciate diversity, think critically, and work towards a unified global community. This platform aims to transform students into agents of change who will shape a world rooted in respect, brotherhood, and mutual understanding.
Globalization has swiftly transformed social, economic, and cultural structures, disrupting traditional value systems. This sense of dislocation, coupled with growing social injustices and economic disparities, fuels movements rooted in identity politics worldwide. These movements offer a return to traditional collective identities based on religion, race, nationality, or caste, providing a semblance of stability in a rapidly changing world. They promise power through collective identity, glorifying the past and instilling a sense of moral superiority against an imagined "other."
This "other" is often depicted as unclean and morally inferior, with relentless propaganda—particularly on social media—reinforcing these prejudices. Overcoming such prejudice is humanity's paramount challenge.
International Interfaith Conference aims to explore the critical role of interfaith relations in overcoming prejudice in our multi-religious society. By strengthening social cohesion and dismantling imaginary barriers, we seek to engage in meaningful dialogue with academics, religious leaders, media, government officials, and non-governmental organizations.
Our discussions focus on four key aspects of interfaith relations:
- Religion and Peace: Examining how religious teachings can promote peace and harmony.
- The Role of Religious Institutions in Promoting Social and Economic Development: Understanding how faith-based organizations can contribute to societal growth.
- The Importance of Interfaith Dialogue: Highlighting the necessity of open communication between different religious communities.
- Empowering Youth as Agents of Religious Harmony: Encouraging young people to champion interfaith understanding and cooperation.
