Tag Archives: cultures

Inter-religious harmony protects peace – Prime Minister

Posted on May 4, 2012

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Faith Festival intends to promote intercultural understanding and embrace religious diversity

Posted on May 1, 2012

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Watatita: School Students Must Learn About Religions Other Than Their Own

Posted on March 21, 2012

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Cordoba Initiative

Posted on March 6, 2012

The Cordoba Initiative is a multi-national, multi-faith organization dedicated to improving understanding and building trust among people of all cultures and religions. The name Cordoba was chosen to symbolize the time in history when Muslims, Jews and Christians lived together … Continue reading →

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ABCs of Religion in Schools

Posted on December 10, 2011

This activity encourages teachers to teach students about world religions as an integrated part of academic life. The activity stresses maintaining neutrality, keeping the class academic, teaching about the faiths behind certain holidays, and focusing on respect inquiry.

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Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities

Posted on December 10, 2011

“The following draft of human responsibilities seeks to bring freedom and responsibility into balance and to promote a move from the freedom of indifference to the freedom of involvement. If one person or government seeks to maximize freedom but does … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged cultures, dignity, freedom, ideas, Japan, justice, norms, peace, religions, responsibilities, societies, values | | ', '' ); ?>

Primary Religious Education Interim Curriculum Guide

Posted on December 10, 2011

“The Newfoundland and Labrador religious education curriculum is shaped by a vision of enabling and encouraging students to grow religiously, spiritually and morally into informed, caring and contributing members of society, who appreciate their own beliefs and values, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Curricula, English, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Resources | Tagged belief systems, Bible, Canada, Christianity, Christmas, cultures, Easter, faiths, festivals, freedom, God, harmony, Human Rights, Lent, living belief systems, religion, Religious Education, sacred texts, social justice, traditions, values system | | ', '' ); ?>

Learning to live together: An intercultural and interfaith programme for ethics and education

Posted on December 10, 2011

“Learning to Live Together approaches the issue of ethics education from the perspectives of intercultural and interfaith learning, human rights and quality education, where ethics and values are nurtured and where children are given the space to develop their innate … Continue reading →

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Mix It Up Planner: 2008 – 2009

Posted on December 10, 2011

This planner advises teachers and educators on how to organize a Mix It Up Day Lunch where students are encouraged to interact with other students from diverse backgrounds. This planner also provides teachers and educators with boundary-crossing lesson plans and … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade K, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged cultures, dignity, division, equality, human right, intolerance, social change, tolerance., United States, USA | | ', '' ); ?>

Church leaders concerned over drop in RE numbers

Posted on August 26, 2011

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