Religious Diversity in Singapore

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Religious and ethno-religious issues are inherent in many multiethnic and multi-religious societies. Singapore society is no exception. It has long been multiethnic, multicultural and multi-religious, being at the crossroads of many major and minor civilizations, cultures and traditions, and its religious diversity continues to develop in the current contexts of growing religiosity, religious change and conflict often in the name of religion. Despite this background, there is lack of in-depth knowledge, nuanced understanding and regular dialogue about religions and the meanings of living in a multi-religious world. This volume covering major themes of Singapore's religious landscape, religion in schools and among the young, religion in the media, religious involvement in social services, and interfaith issues and interaction fills important gaps in the knowledge and understanding of Singapore's religious diversity and complexity. A collective effort of researchers and practitioners, it is a timely and useful reference for scholars, decision-makers, leaders and practitioners as well as for concerned citizens and followers. Refer to this link for list of supported app: Click here! Buy by Chapter (individual chapters fulfilled in digital format) Preliminary pages PART I: THE LANDSCAPE OF RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY 1. Religious Influences and Impulses Impacting Singapore 2. Religious Trends and Issues in Singapore 3. Keeping God in Place: The Management of Religion in Singapore 4. Discourses on Islam in Southeast Asia and Their Impact on the Singapore Muslim Public 5. Global Christian Culture and the Antioch of Asia 6. "Religiously-inspired", "India-derived" Movements in Singapore 7. Baha'is in Singapore: Patterns of Conversion 8. Diversities and Unities: Towards a Reformist Buddhism in Singapore 9. The Sathya Sai Baba Movement in Singapore: Its Service Mission and Philosophy of Communal Identity Construction 10. The Muslim Religious Elite of Singapore 11. The Evolution of the Sikh Identity in Singapore 12. Religious Processions: Urban Politics and Poetics PART II: RELIGION IN SCHOOLS AND AMONG THE YOUNG 13. From Moral Values to Citizenship Education: The Teaching of Religion in Singapore Schools 14. Religious Education as Locus of Curriculum: A Brief Inquiry into Madrasah Curriculum in Singapore 15. Mission Schools in Singapore: Religious Harmony, Social Identities, and the Negotiation of Evangelical Cultures 16. Religious Switching and Knowledge among Adolescents in Singapore PART III: RELIGION IN THE MEDIA 17. Religious Reasons in a Secular Public Sphere: Debates in the Media about Homosexuality 18. The Internet and Religious Harmony in Singapore PART IV: RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN SOCIAL SERVICES 19. Muslim Organizations and Mosques as Social Service Providers 20. Hindu Temples in Charities and Social Services 21. Delivering Welfare Services in Singapore: A Strategic Partnership between Buddhism and the State 22. Saving the City through Good Works: Christian Involvement in Social Services PART V: INTERFAITH ISSUES AND INTERACTION 23. Religious Diversity, Toleration and Interaction 24. Negotiating Christianity with Other Religions: The Views of Christian Clergymen in Singapore 25. The Inter-Religious Organization of Singapore 26. Interactions among Youth Leaders of Different Faiths: Realities from the Ground and Lessons Learnt 27. Building Bridges between Christians and Muslims: A Personal Journey 28. Conclusion: Some Remarks on Religious Diversity in Singapore Index Subjects:Sociology of Religion Number of Pages: 723 Imprint: ISEAS / IPS Publication Date: 39673 Format: PB Show more