Tag Archives: United States
The Challenges of Interfaith Dialogue
U.S. Religious Landscape Survey
Application Deadline: Mar. 23, Out of Many: Religious Pluralism in America
Out of Many: Religious Pluralism in America: An NEH Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges Program From the ratification of the First Amendment to the conflict over an Islamic community center near Ground Zero, America has been marked by a profound … Continue reading
Religious Worlds of New York summer institute — Applications due March 1st
Just a few weeks left before the March 1st application deadline for a 2012 NEH Summer Institute for K-12 teachers: Religious Worlds of New York: Teaching the Everyday Life of American Religious Diversity This innovative program will help public, private, … Continue reading
100 Questions About Islam
Current debates about integration, religious freedom and cultural diversity highlight growing levels of tensions between Muslim and non-Muslim communities in the US and Europe—most of which are founded on a lack of information. This video project aims to provide a … Continue reading
Standing Together
The Christian-Muslim Consultative Group launched the Standing Together Project which has a seven series study program to help bridge the gap between Christians and Muslims. The Project includeds an Educational Workbook and DVD. The DVD trailer and an order form … Continue reading
Diversity Activities for Middle School
This site from the Diversity Council of Minnesota ffers different activities dealing with cultural diversity including religion. Activities range from K-12.
A Teacher’s Guide to Religion in the Public Schools
This teacher's guide argues that it is constitutional to teach aboutreligion in public schools and it is a subject that should be includedin the curriculum. It is emphasized that teaching about religion needsto be fair and objective, and students should … Continue reading
Religion in Public Schools
One of the most controversial religion-state issues in the United States is the issue of religion in public schools because of the perceptions of the First Amendment. In this lesson, students will focus on on this issue. By doing research … Continue reading
Mixitup Activity Booklet-early grades
The Fall 2005 activity booklet contains different activities for students to learn about different topics related to tolerance, such as diversity, stereotypes, respect, and encouraging interactions with other students. The lesson plans included in this book are for various activities: … Continue reading