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What is Pluralism?

Pluralism is an ethic for living together in a diverse society: not mere tolerance or relativism, but the real encounter of commitments. 

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America's Many Religions

This section explores 17 traditions through the lens of America. Read Diana Eck's essay, Rivers of Faith, to learn more.

 

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Landscape

The religious landscape of America is changing. In the past fifty years, new immigrants have arrived from all over the world seeking political freedom and economic prosperity. They have come with their cultural and religious traditions, their Qur’ans and Bhagavad Gitas, their rituals, prayers,  and forms of meditation, their songs, dances, and arts. They have put down roots in American soil and created community centers and sacred spaces.

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Encounter

A close look at the encounter of religious difference in America—including Historical Perspectives and Today's Challenges. 

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Interfaith

A portrait of the emerging interfaith movement in the U.S. today, including organizations working to foster engagement across lines of difference and resources for dialogue and engagement.

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The Case Initiative

With the dilemmas and disputes of our multi-religious society as our primary texts, the Pluralism Project integrates the case method into teaching and learning about religion. How might this participant-centered, discussion-based pedagogy change the way we teach—and how students learn? 

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About the Pluralism Project

For more than 30 years, the Pluralism Project has studied and documented the changing religious landscape of America. Learn more about our work and access some of our key resources.  

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Spotlight

Our new site is now more accessible and is reorganized: new features include an expanded Interfaith section with a research report on Religion and Interfaith Engagement at Harvard and an updated list of films. Many of the case studies are now available in their entirety. As part of our transition to an “evergreen” site, we no longer feature news and social media.