Centre for Religion, Human Values, and International Relations |

Our Premise

Many people are open to an ambitious ‘imaging’ of the future
The UN sustainable development goals have set key parameters such as the interdependence of issue areas, the role of civil society, and respect for ethical and cultural factors
Active citizenship depends in the long run on values and ideas

Freedom of religion or belief, a basic human right, involves a collective dimension
Religious communities cross frontiers. Their concern with life in community and common action in response to common challenges fits the needs of our time
Religion should have a voice in a secular, pluralist society
A dialogue that bring into play the conscience and personal commitment of leaders and citizens is an essential ‘part of the solution’ on the island of Ireland, in the European Union and more widely

Education for dialogue through the development of an interdisciplinary module for postgraduate students
A continuing close examination of the concepts that enable mutually beneficial engagement between public authorities and religious communities
Research and policy development, through our partnership with the Irish Council of Churches/Irish Inter-Church Meeting
Engagement with like-minded bodies and academic institutions