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[[Image:Frank Kaufmann 243177.JPG|thumb|300px|Frank Kaufmann.]]
[[Image:Frank Kaufmann 243177.JPG|thumb|170px|Frank Kaufmann.]]
'''Frank Kaufmann''' is the director of the Inter Religious Federation for World Peace, a "25 year old initiative for world peace through interreligious dialogue and harmony".<ref>[http://www.irfwp.org/about/about_goal.shtml About IRFWP]. According to its web site, the organization's "current emphases" are: Middle East peace, establishing an interreligious council at the United Nations, peace on the Korean peninsula, and HIV/AIDS and character education; "programs" include: emergency negotiations and conflict resolution, conferences and dialogues among and within religions, interfaith service and social relief projects for young people, family and character education, and publishing books and periodical literature.
'''Frank Kaufmann''' is the director of the Inter Religious Federation for World Peace, a "25 year old initiative for world peace through interreligious dialogue and harmony".<ref>[http://www.irfwp.org/about/about_goal.shtml About IRFWP]. According to its web site, the organization's "current emphases" are: Middle East peace, establishing an interreligious council at the United Nations, peace on the Korean peninsula, and HIV/AIDS and character education; "programs" include: emergency negotiations and conflict resolution, conferences and dialogues among and within religions, interfaith service and social relief projects for young people, family and character education, and publishing books and periodical literature.
</ref><ref>[http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?vID=61613&vLang=D&vHR=1&vUR=2&vUUR=1 ''Foundations of Modern Church History'' entry], Peter Lang Verlagsgruppe.</ref><ref>[http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~119561.aspx "Science, spirituality unite at Sept. 9 conference"] by Mohan Ashtakala, Your Hub Denver news site, 8/30/2006.</ref> He also writes on scholarly topics in the field of religious studies.<ref>e.g., ''Christianity in the Americas: Ecumenical Essays'', Frank Kaufmann and Thomas G. Walsh, 1997. ''Religion and Social Transformation in Southern Africa'', Thomas G. Walsh and Frank Kaufmann, St. Paul, MN: Paragon House, 1999. ''Religion and Peace in the Middle East'', Frank Kaufmann & Justin Watson, 1988.</ref> He is editor in chief of the journal ''Dialogue and Alliance'',<ref>[http://irfwp.org/library/dialogue.shtml Dialogue and Alliance], Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace</ref> which in 2005 was added to the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) ATLASerials online collection of "major religion and theology journals".<ref>[http://www.atla.com/news/press/press05.html ATLA Press Releases—2005], American Theological Library Association.</ref><ref>[ftp://ftp.atla.com/public/atlas/atlas_titles0508.xls May 2008 Update], American Theological Library Association</ref>
</ref><ref>[http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?vID=61613&vLang=D&vHR=1&vUR=2&vUUR=1 ''Foundations of Modern Church History'' entry], Peter Lang Verlagsgruppe.</ref><ref>[http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~119561.aspx "Science, spirituality unite at Sept. 9 conference"] by Mohan Ashtakala, Your Hub Denver news site, 8/30/2006.</ref> He also writes on scholarly topics in the field of religious studies.<ref>e.g., ''Christianity in the Americas: Ecumenical Essays'', Frank Kaufmann and Thomas G. Walsh, 1997. ''Religion and Social Transformation in Southern Africa'', Thomas G. Walsh and Frank Kaufmann, St. Paul, MN: Paragon House, 1999. ''Religion and Peace in the Middle East'', Frank Kaufmann & Justin Watson, 1988.</ref> He is editor in chief of the journal ''Dialogue and Alliance'',<ref>[http://irfwp.org/library/dialogue.shtml Dialogue and Alliance], Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace</ref> which in 2005 was added to the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) ATLASerials online collection of "major religion and theology journals".<ref>[http://www.atla.com/news/press/press05.html ATLA Press Releases—2005], American Theological Library Association.</ref><ref>[ftp://ftp.atla.com/public/atlas/atlas_titles0508.xls May 2008 Update], American Theological Library Association</ref>
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In 2007, Kaufmann was nominated for the first [[Guru Nanak Interfaith Award]].{{cn}}<!-- cite why award is important --><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070920/main7.htm Jew, Christian, Sikh scholars vie for Guru Nanak award], Prabhjot Singh, [[The Tribune]], 20 September 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.inewsindia.com/2008/03/29/first-guru-nanak-interfaith-prize-to-dalai-lama/ First Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize to Dalai Lama!]</ref>
In 2007, Kaufmann was nominated for the first [[Guru Nanak Interfaith Award]].{{cn}}<!-- cite why award is important --><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070920/main7.htm Jew, Christian, Sikh scholars vie for Guru Nanak award], Prabhjot Singh, [[The Tribune]], 20 September 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.inewsindia.com/2008/03/29/first-guru-nanak-interfaith-prize-to-dalai-lama/ First Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize to Dalai Lama!]</ref>


== Peace activism ==
== Activity ==
Kaufmann has worked in religion and conflict resolution for 29 years in over 65 countries. <!-- why this is notable is not clear --><ref>[http://www.diplomatictraffic.com/bios.asp?ID=131 Diplomatic Traffic: Access to the World of Leaders].</ref> He has consulted with national governments{{specify}} during the Gulf War and the Ayodhya Mosque controversy.<ref>[http://www.wango.org/other_sites/wango2002/speakers.htm Conference speakers]</ref><!-- fuller and better references preferable --> He has held conferences{{specify}} in, and published peace commentary{{specify}}<!--what notable papers he published should be specified--> on, religion and conflict in areas such as Israel and Palestine,<ref>[http://www.commongroundnews.org/edition_archives.php?sid=0&lan=en&year=2005 Common Ground News Service]</ref> Croatian Refugee Camps,{{Fact|date=August 2008}} Hindu-Sikh conflict in India and Srinagar,<ref>July 18 - 21, 1988 CWR conference in Srinagar</ref> the southern Philippines,<ref>[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-7776359_ITM Outside View: Worldwide call to prayer], Frank Kaufmann</ref> The Gulf War,<ref>October 21, 1990 CWR Peace Summit, Cairo, Egypt,</ref> Ireland,<ref>[http://www.indymedia.ie/article/75871 2nd Annual Religious Peace Conference - Fundamentalism in Religions], Indymedia Ireland.</ref> and other places.<ref>[http://www.diplomatictraffic.com/bios.asp?ID=131 Diplomatic Traffic: Access to the World of Leaders].</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/mar/18/forum-voice-needed-for-positive-islam/ Voice needed for positive Islam], Washington Times Forum, Tuesday, March 18, 2008.</ref>
Kaufmann has worked in religion and conflict resolution for 29 years in over 65 countries. <!-- why this is notable is not clear --><ref>[http://www.diplomatictraffic.com/bios.asp?ID=131 Diplomatic Traffic: Access to the World of Leaders].</ref> He has consulted with national governments{{specify}} during the Gulf War and the Ayodhya Mosque controversy.<ref>[http://www.wango.org/other_sites/wango2002/speakers.htm Conference speakers]</ref><!-- fuller and better references preferable --> He has held conferences{{specify}} in, and published peace commentary{{specify}}<!--what notable papers he published should be specified--> on, religion and conflict in areas such as Israel and Palestine,<ref>[http://www.commongroundnews.org/edition_archives.php?sid=0&lan=en&year=2005 Common Ground News Service]</ref> Croatian Refugee Camps,{{Fact|date=August 2008}} Hindu-Sikh conflict in India and Srinagar,<ref>July 18 - 21, 1988 CWR conference in Srinagar</ref> the southern Philippines,<ref>[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-7776359_ITM Outside View: Worldwide call to prayer], Frank Kaufmann</ref> The Gulf War,<ref>October 21, 1990 CWR Peace Summit, Cairo, Egypt,</ref> Ireland,<ref>[http://www.indymedia.ie/article/75871 2nd Annual Religious Peace Conference - Fundamentalism in Religions], Indymedia Ireland.</ref> and other places{{specify}}.<ref>[http://www.diplomatictraffic.com/bios.asp?ID=131 Diplomatic Traffic: Access to the World of Leaders].</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/mar/18/forum-voice-needed-for-positive-islam/ Voice needed for positive Islam], Washington Times Forum, Tuesday, March 18, 2008.</ref>


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Kaufmann has taught Religion at [[Pace University]] and Modern European Church History at the [[Unification Theological Seminary]].<ref>[http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?vSiteName=SearchBooksResult.cfm&vID=61613&iAlpha=F&vLang=D&vHR=1&vUR=2&vUUR=8 ''Foundations of Modern Church History'' entry], Peter Lang Verlagsgruppe</ref> In addition to coursework in the classroom, Kaufmann has travelled to speak on Religion and Conflict Resolution<ref>[http://bp1.blogger.com/_dHIV4a-CtJc/R4Ov-vTuaWI/AAAAAAAAABk/CfPCjBHFqSA/s1600-h/charleston.png Charleston Congress of Religions]</ref> and Religion and Science.<ref>[http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~119561.aspx Article report, Your Hub, Denver]</ref>
== Academics and lectures ==
Kaufmann has taught Religion at [[Pace University]] and Modern European Church History at the [[Unification Theological Seminary]].<ref>[http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?vSiteName=SearchBooksResult.cfm&vID=61613&iAlpha=F&vLang=D&vHR=1&vUR=2&vUUR=8 ''Foundations of Modern Church History'' entry], Peter Lang Verlagsgruppe</ref>


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In addition to coursework in the classroom, Kaufmann has travelled to speak on Religion and Conflict Resolution<ref>[http://bp1.blogger.com/_dHIV4a-CtJc/R4Ov-vTuaWI/AAAAAAAAABk/CfPCjBHFqSA/s1600-h/charleston.png Charleston Congress of Religions]</ref> and Religion and Science.<ref>[http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~119561.aspx Article report, Your Hub, Denver]</ref>

== Advisory roles and other activities ==
Kaufmann has served as board member for the International Coalition for Religious Freedom<ref>[http://www.religiousfreedom.com/about.htm About Us], International Coalition for Religious Freedom.</ref> and advisor, consultant, or board member for other organizations affiliated with or funded by the Unification Church community. He is editor in chief of the online ''[[New World Encyclopedia]].''<ref>[http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/New_World_Encyclopedia:About New World Encyclopedia:About]</ref> He is also founding director of the Common Good Project.<ref>[http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~119561.aspx "Science, spirituality unite at Sept. 9 conference"] by Mohan Ashtakala, Your Hub Denver news site, 8/30/2006.</ref>
Kaufmann has served as board member for the International Coalition for Religious Freedom<ref>[http://www.religiousfreedom.com/about.htm About Us], International Coalition for Religious Freedom.</ref> and advisor, consultant, or board member for other organizations affiliated with or funded by the Unification Church community. He is editor in chief of the online ''[[New World Encyclopedia]].''<ref>[http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/New_World_Encyclopedia:About New World Encyclopedia:About]</ref> He is also founding director of the Common Good Project.<ref>[http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~119561.aspx "Science, spirituality unite at Sept. 9 conference"] by Mohan Ashtakala, Your Hub Denver news site, 8/30/2006.</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
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Frank Kaufmann.

Frank Kaufmann is the director of the Inter Religious Federation for World Peace, a "25 year old initiative for world peace through interreligious dialogue and harmony".[1][2][3] He also writes on scholarly topics in the field of religious studies.[4] He is editor in chief of the journal Dialogue and Alliance,[5] which in 2005 was added to the American Theological Library Association (ATLA) ATLASerials online collection of "major religion and theology journals".[6][7]

In 2007, Kaufmann was nominated for the first Guru Nanak Interfaith Award.[citation needed][8][9]

Activity

Kaufmann has worked in religion and conflict resolution for 29 years in over 65 countries. [10] He has consulted with national governments[specify] during the Gulf War and the Ayodhya Mosque controversy.[11] He has held conferences[specify] in, and published peace commentary[specify] on, religion and conflict in areas such as Israel and Palestine,[12] Croatian Refugee Camps,[citation needed] Hindu-Sikh conflict in India and Srinagar,[13] the southern Philippines,[14] The Gulf War,[15] Ireland,[16] and other places[specify].[17][18]

Kaufmann has taught Religion at Pace University and Modern European Church History at the Unification Theological Seminary.[19] In addition to coursework in the classroom, Kaufmann has travelled to speak on Religion and Conflict Resolution[20] and Religion and Science.[21]

Kaufmann has served as board member for the International Coalition for Religious Freedom[22] and advisor, consultant, or board member for other organizations affiliated with or funded by the Unification Church community. He is editor in chief of the online New World Encyclopedia.[23] He is also founding director of the Common Good Project.[24]

References

  1. ^ About IRFWP. According to its web site, the organization's "current emphases" are: Middle East peace, establishing an interreligious council at the United Nations, peace on the Korean peninsula, and HIV/AIDS and character education; "programs" include: emergency negotiations and conflict resolution, conferences and dialogues among and within religions, interfaith service and social relief projects for young people, family and character education, and publishing books and periodical literature.
  2. ^ Foundations of Modern Church History entry, Peter Lang Verlagsgruppe.
  3. ^ "Science, spirituality unite at Sept. 9 conference" by Mohan Ashtakala, Your Hub Denver news site, 8/30/2006.
  4. ^ e.g., Christianity in the Americas: Ecumenical Essays, Frank Kaufmann and Thomas G. Walsh, 1997. Religion and Social Transformation in Southern Africa, Thomas G. Walsh and Frank Kaufmann, St. Paul, MN: Paragon House, 1999. Religion and Peace in the Middle East, Frank Kaufmann & Justin Watson, 1988.
  5. ^ Dialogue and Alliance, Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace
  6. ^ ATLA Press Releases—2005, American Theological Library Association.
  7. ^ May 2008 Update, American Theological Library Association
  8. ^ Jew, Christian, Sikh scholars vie for Guru Nanak award, Prabhjot Singh, The Tribune, 20 September 2007
  9. ^ First Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize to Dalai Lama!
  10. ^ Diplomatic Traffic: Access to the World of Leaders.
  11. ^ Conference speakers
  12. ^ Common Ground News Service
  13. ^ July 18 - 21, 1988 CWR conference in Srinagar
  14. ^ Outside View: Worldwide call to prayer, Frank Kaufmann
  15. ^ October 21, 1990 CWR Peace Summit, Cairo, Egypt,
  16. ^ 2nd Annual Religious Peace Conference - Fundamentalism in Religions, Indymedia Ireland.
  17. ^ Diplomatic Traffic: Access to the World of Leaders.
  18. ^ Voice needed for positive Islam, Washington Times Forum, Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
  19. ^ Foundations of Modern Church History entry, Peter Lang Verlagsgruppe
  20. ^ Charleston Congress of Religions
  21. ^ Article report, Your Hub, Denver
  22. ^ About Us, International Coalition for Religious Freedom.
  23. ^ New World Encyclopedia:About
  24. ^ "Science, spirituality unite at Sept. 9 conference" by Mohan Ashtakala, Your Hub Denver news site, 8/30/2006.

External links

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