Dr. Patrice Brodeur

Biography

Patrice Brodeur is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Religious Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the Université de Montréal. He is a Senior Advisor at the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) in Vienna, Austria. Brodeur holds a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and a Master's in Islamic Studies from McGill University, along with a second Master's and a PhD in Comparative Religions focusing on Islam and Judaism from Harvard University. His research interests include contemporary Islam, interreligious dialogue, pluralism, and globalization. He leads a research team focused on various themes related to interreligious dialogue, conflict resolution, and the ethical integration of religious cultures in plural societies. Brodeur previously held the Canada Research Chair in Islam, Pluralism, and Globalization and has contributed to various publications and conferences concerning the intersection of religion and society. His applied research initiatives involve exploring the dynamics of inter-vision dialogues and how they relate to peace building and social justice in diverse contexts.

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