Valuing and Celebrating Our Religious Diversity through Religious Literacy
Nearly 315 religions and denominations exist in the United States alone, and as a result of this increasing diversity in American public schools, the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) has long held the belief that they should be a key part of the social studies curriculum. To meet this mandate, there is a great need for teacher access to high quality religious literacy training across the US. The NCSS states that "knowledge about religion is not only a characteristic of an educated person, but necessary for effective and engaged citizenship in a diverse nation and world." Charles Haynes, director of the Religious Freedom Center in Washington, rightly asserts that "millions of parents from diverse religious backgrounds entrust the education of their children to the teachers in our nation's public school" and that "teachers need to be fully informed about the constitutional and educational principles for understanding the role of religion in public education."
This workshop will train administrators, educators, guidance counselors, and youth workers how to talk and teach about religious diversity in a public school setting. The incorporation of religious literacy mitigates faith based prejudice and discrimination as well as create harmonious school communities.
Audience: Educators, school staff, and youth workers
Pricing is as follows:
Virtual, 1.5 hours: $800
Virtual, 2 hours: $1,000
In-Person, 2 hours: $1,200
In-Person, 3 hours: $1,400
Other session types can be customized as needed.
This price includes one planning meeting (if needed), training design using our proprietary approach to adult learning, logistical and technical support, interactive facilitation, and follow-up materials for participants to support adoption of new ideas and practices.
*In-person pricing is for NYC, Long Island, and Westchester. If outside of this metro area, additional travel fees may apply.