INTRODUCTION TO INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

This book is dedicated first and foremost to the glory of God the fountain of wisdom and the One who calls all peoples into unity in Christ. To our families whose love encouragement and sacrifices have sustained us throughout this academic journey. To our mentor Prof. Umar Habila Dadem Danfulani whose scholarship guidance and passion for intercultural and religious studies continue to inspire our lives and work. To the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) whose mission and witness in a multicultural society remind us of the call to reconciliation dialogue and faithful service. To our students and colleagues whose questions and lived experiences of cultural diversity challenge us to think more deeply and teach more faithfully. And to the wider society this work may be a tool for peace dialogue and mutual understanding in our world of many cultures.