Leadership

Dr. Anantanand Rambachan

Titles
Professor of Religion, St. Olaf College Co-President, Religions for Peace
Hindu, India
Anantanand Rambachan is Professor of Religion at Saint Olaf College, Minnesota. He was also Visiting Professor at the Academy for the Study of World Religions at the University of Hamburg in Germany (2013-2017).

His has published extensively in the fields of Advaita (Non-dual) Vedanta tradition, Hindu ethics, Hindu liberation theology, and interreligous dialogue. His most recent book is Pathways to Hindu-Christian Dialogue.

The British Broadcasting Corporation transmitted a series of 25 lectures on Hinduism by Prof. Rambachan around the world.

Dr. Rambachan has been involved in interreligious relations and dialogue for over 40 years, as a Hindu contributor and analyst. He is active in the dialogue programs of the World Council of Churches and the consultations of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican.  He  serves as the President of the Board, Arigatou International NY, a global organization advocating for the rights of children and mobilizing the resources of religions to overcome violence against children. He is also a  Co-President of Religions for Peace and Chairs the Board of the Minnesota Multifaith Network.

Dr. Rambachan was included in the Center for American Progress’ list of 22 Faith Leaders to Watch in 2o22.

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