Berkley Center

In this book published by Georgetown University Press, Berkley Center Senior Research Fellow and Tagliabue Professor in Interfaith Studies & Dialogue Erin Cline offers a compelling analysis of religious belief as a lens for understanding human identity, culture, and societal dynamics. Drawing on global traditions—including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Daoism—and her experience teaching the seminal Georgetown University course on the topic, Cline uses this book to bridge historical and contemporary perspectives. Cline addresses core theological and philosophical challenges, such as the problem of evil, the intersection of science and faith, the rise of atheism, and religious pluralism.