Whether interreligious, or intercultural, dialogue is an important form of intellectual interaction in the spirit of openness and compassion. Dialogue is at the heart of positive peacebuilding. Its processes are in all phases, from prevention of conflicts, to peacemaking and post-conflict rebuilding. Through this DKH short course, participants will explore leading interreligious dialogue theories and important terminology, as well as the key historical events that shaped IRD as both a scientific field and a global concern.