Vedran is a Croatian theologian, historian, and political scientist specialized in interreligious dialogue, peace studies, environmental ethics, and patristic theology. His focus is on numerous topics in interreligious studies and comparative theology. He leads the Centre for Interreligious Dialogue in Croatia.
Areas of Expertise
What Is Samsara in Hinduism?
Combined with the karmic principles, Samsara, the Wheel of Life represents a constant cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Sufism: Mystical Islam in Africa
Sufism is a mystical branch of Islam that emerged in Persia and spread to many regions of the world. It has been particularly successful in North and West Africa.
What Is the Philosophy Behind Zen Gardens?
In Japanese culture, a Zen garden is a place for reflection where all the natural elements that make it up nourish the mind and body.
Sufism in South and South East Asia
Most commonly associated with the Middle East, Sufism gradually spread through the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
Sufism in the Ottoman Balkans
The Sufis of the Ottoman Balkans significantly strengthened the development of Islam. Sufi influence is still felt in the overall appearance of Balkan Islam.
What Are the 4 Main Jewish Sects?
Once a unified religion, Judaism is very diverse today and encompasses four major groups. Find out more about the Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Hassidic Jewish sects.
Who Was Mahavira? The 24th Reformer (Tirthankara) of Jainism
Mahavira was the last of 24 supreme preachers (Tirthankara) in the Indian religion of Jainism and is considered the founder of the contemporary religion.
What Are the 7 Zoroastrian Holy Immortals?
The Wise Lord of Zoroastrianism governs the world with seven Amesha Spentas, the Holy Immortals of Zoroastrianism.
The 3 Earliest Christian Monastic Orders
In early Christian history, three Church Fathers established monastic orders that lasted more than a thousand years. Learn more about St. Macarius, St. Basil, and St. Benedict!
Who wrote the Christian Gospels? Exploring the 4 Evangelists
We all know about the Gospels, but who are the Four Evangelists, the bearers of the Good Message? Let's find out more about Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John!
Sikh Gurus: Sikhism & the Religion’s 10 Spiritual Leaders
Sikh Gurus are the ten spiritual teachers whom all Sikhs follow as disciples. Discover the Sikh Gurus from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh.
Sikh Surnames: Why the Names Singh and Kaur Relate to Princesses and Lions
Sikhism is a traditional Indian religion in which all members have the same two surnames as an expression of unity. All men are named Singh, and all women are named Kaur.