From February to May 2025, YADEMA facilitated the Ethics of Inter-Religious Cooperation for Peace course at Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (UKDW) in Yogyakarta. The initiative was developed in response to increasingly complex social dynamics, including polarization, identity-based tensions, and growing fragmentation in public discourse.
The course was designed as more than a theoretical discussion space. It combined ethical foundations, theological reflection from diverse traditions, contextual case studies, and applied learning. Students were encouraged to examine how interfaith cooperation can be grounded in shared values and social responsibility rather than symbolic dialogue alone.
A key component of the program was the development of applied projects. Students worked on designing interfaith cooperation models tailored to real social contexts. This process encouraged them to move beyond abstract reflection toward practical frameworks that can contribute to peacebuilding efforts. By integrating theory and application, the course strengthened students’ capacity to engage diversity constructively. In a society where differences can easily become sources of tension, structured ethics education offers a pathway toward sustained social cohesion.
Through this initiative, YADEMA’s role extended beyond course facilitation. It contributed to creating a learning environment where open dialogue, critical reflection, and a shared commitment to peace can grow in tangible ways.
