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CCRL
Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy
supported by Templeton Religion Trust
Not everyone has heard of cross-cultural religious literacy (CCRL), but many have experienced its impact without realizing it. This page explains what CCRL is and how it’s practiced across different cultures and contexts. To bring it to life, we’ve included real-world examples in the form of blogs, videos, and case studies that show how CCRL fosters understanding and connection around the world.
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Coming Soon: [DOCUMENTARY] Journalist Jessica Eturralde travels to Kraków, Poland, and meets with Dr. Chris Seiple to explore the city's layered history—marked by Nazi and Soviet oppression and rich in heritage—uncovering powerful lessons in dignity, coexistence, and the healing power of cross-cultural religious literacy.
What is Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL)?
At its core, CCRL is shaped by three essential competencies.
  • To KNOW one's own faith or belief system and what it teaches about engaging those who do not share those beliefs
  • To UNDERSTAND other faiths and what they teach about engaging those of different beliefs
  • To WORK collaboratively across those differences
Recent Posts
Bridging the Divide: Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy in the South Caucasus
Guram Imerlishvili
Guram Imerlishvili September 6, 2025
Bridging the Divide: Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy in the South Caucasus

By: Guram Imerlishvili, Christian movement of Georgia.

Religion, Conflict, and Conflict Prevention: A Kazakh Case of CCRL in Action
Rev. Arman Arenbayev
Rev. Arman Arenbayev September 17, 2025
Religion, Conflict, and Conflict Prevention: A Kazakh Case of CCRL in Action

By. Rev. Arman Arenbayev, pastor and LYNC’s representative in Kazakhstan

A Reflection from Krakow on Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy in Cultures of Pluralism
Tina Ramirez
Tina Ramirez September 17, 2025
A Reflection from Krakow on Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy in Cultures of Pluralism

By: Tina Ramirez, Founder and President of Hardwired Global.

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About the CCRL Summit in Krakow, Poland

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The Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL) Summit in Krakow gathered leading practitioners from around the world to explore how CCRL can be practically applied to today’s most pressing challenges. From addressing ethnic and religious conflict to responding to war, countering radicalization, navigating post-communist contexts, and reducing societal polarization, the summit fostered deep, strategic dialogue and shared real-world case studies from diverse global contexts.

We invite you to explore these resources and join the ongoing conversation about how CCRL is shaping global approaches to peacebuilding, policy, and religious engagement. All materials are available here and on our YouTube channel.

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