Professor Bouma's research has primarily focussed on the interaction between religion and society in Western societies including Canada, The United States, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Current work includes a major study of religious plurality in multicultural Australia which makes strategic comparisons with other societies; research into the management of religious diversity and continuing work on Post-Modernity as a context for interfaith dialogue and theological reflection.

Experience

  • –present
    Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Monash University
  • 2005–present
    Chair in Interreligious and Intercultural Relations – Asia Pacific, UNESCO

Education

  • 1970 
    Cornell University, Phd
  • 1968 
    Cornell University, MA
  • 1966 
    Princeton Theological Seminary, M.Div
  • 1963 
    Calvin College, BA

Honours

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