Ecumenical apologetics is the practice of defending the Christian faith through dialogue and cooperation with other religions. Synonyms of ecumenical apologetics may include interfaith dialogue, interreligious dialogue, and religious pluralism. These terms encompass the idea of engaging in conversations with individuals of various faiths in an effort to learn from one another and find common ground. Other similar terms might be interdenominational or interfaith cooperation, or perhaps interfaith outreach. The goal of ecumenical apologetics is to foster understanding, build relationships, and ultimately share the love of Christ with those of different faiths in a welcoming and respectful way.