Tag Archives: religions

Dec. 4-6, Italy Conference, “Communities in Contrast: Finding the Common Ground”

Posted on November 28, 2014

The Worldwide Forum on Education and Culture will hold its 2014 CONGRESS on the theme: “Communities in Contrast: Finding the Common Ground,” to be held in Rome, Italy, 4-6 December 2014. Too often people focus on difference. It is, however, … Continue reading →

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CFP Deadline: Sep.15, Conference on “Islamisation: Comparative perspectives from history,” Scotland

Posted on September 2, 2014

A conference on “Islamisation: Comparative perspectives from history,” will be held 20-21 March 2015 at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Submissions are invited for this international conference which covers Islamisation down to c. 1800 in all areas of the … Continue reading →

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Project Interfaith: Sharing Stories for Mutual Respect

Posted on August 15, 2012

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Renewed mosque, Islamic center opens in Belgrade

Posted on May 4, 2012

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Inter-religious harmony protects peace – Prime Minister

Posted on May 4, 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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Religions of the world

Posted on December 10, 2011

In the spring of 2007 Global Nomads Group traveled around the world with Semester At Sea to talk with students about their religions. In this DVD four teenagers from four corners of the globe walk us through their lives, their … Continue reading →

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Teaching Children Religious Tolerance

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website is aimed at helping parents teach their children to be tolerant of different religions, however, educators can also use this guide to help teach a diverse class.

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Creation Table

Posted on December 10, 2011

Creation Tables are useful ways into encouraging a sense of awe and wonder, learning about the created world and developing cross-curricular work on RE. The website provides activities for pupils and ideas for teachers to try and adapt for themselves.

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We work together Can you?

Posted on December 10, 2011

Resource includes teaching ideas to help develop cooperation and thinking about peace and conflict on a global scale. It links working together on a small scale to large scale conflicts around the world and explores ideas about different cultures and … Continue reading →

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