Guest Post: Vicki Garlock, Founder of World Religions 4 Kids Hanukkah, often called the Jewish festival of lights, lasts for eight days and nights. The most obvious ritual practice is lighting a menorah. According to tradition, a small band of Jewish rebels retook control of their temple after it had been trashed by the ruling […]
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Bill of Rights Institute: Removing Obstacles to Teaching About Religion in Schools
Guest Blog: Scott M. Petri, Ed.D. A Ross Douthat editorial in the NY Times entitled Is The World Ready for a Religious Comeback? posits that the decline of religious practice is increasingly seen as a social problem. He then cites a study that investigates the demise of the “Nones” — Americans with no religious affiliation […]
Robust Religion: Redesigning an Online, Asynchronous Community College Course in Comparative Religion
Guest Post: Nancy Thompson, Community College of Vermont Every summer, the Interfaith Center of New York offers a 3-week institute, Religious Worlds of New York, that helps educators from around the country explore religious diversity in the U.S. Participants meet a wide range of local religious leaders, visit diverse houses of worship, and work with […]
Honoring World Teachers with Free Film Resources for Educators
Guest Post: Journeys in Film We have compiled a small collection of films for you centered around one of our favorite themes: celebrating the importance of both educators and education. These global films bring world religions to life while providing a cross-cultural perspective on learning in different contexts. We recommend these films for your classroom […]
Introducing Students to Buddhism Through Film and Experiential Learning
Guest Post: Journeys in Film Film offers an immersive and emotionally-engaging way to give students productive encounters with world religions, thereby building empathy and understanding. In the case of Buddhism, there are wonderful Buddhist films from around the world that offer students a window into the diverse array of Buddhist experiences and practices. This selection […]