Interfaith Perspectives on Vocation The language of vocation emerged from within the Christian tradition. Yet other religions have similar terms to explain how people and communities gain a sense of purpose, direction, and meaning. From 2014-2015, a group of scholars has been exploring concepts, perspectives, and challenges related to a sense of calling from Buddhist, Confucian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish, Christian, and secular traditions. Together they have written Calling in Today’s World: Voices from Eight Faith Perspectives, Kathleen A. Cahalan and Douglas J. Schuurman, eds. (Eerdmans, 2016). Find out more about Calling in Today’s World » Watch a panel discussion from several of the book’s contributors: Buddhist tradition Mark Unno Professor of Religion, University of Oregon Confucian tradition Mark Berkson Professor of Religion, Hamline University Hindu tradition Anantanand Rambachan Professor of Religion, St. Olaf College Islamic tradition John Kelsay Richard L. Rubenstein Professor of Religion, Florida State University Jewish tradition Rabbi Amy Eilberg Secular tradition Edward Langerak Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, St. Olaf College Protestant tradition Douglas Schuurman Professor of Religion, St. Olaf College Catholic tradition Kathleen A. Cahalan Professor of Theology, Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary
