Teaching elementary students about world religions is a great way to build empathy, reduce stereotypes, and foster global awareness. It also helps students who follow minority religions feel seen. Stories, crafts, and a focus on more concrete elements — like how people celebrate holydays — is an easy way to explore world religions in elementary […]
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Hindu at Heart: Education, Faith, and What it Means to Belong in America — A Book Review
Are you interested in how education about Hinduism in U.S. schools is viewed by Hindus, themselves? Do you appreciate learning from marginalized voices? Do you value historical insights? If any of these applies to you, then you will almost certainly appreciate Hindu at Heart: Education, Faith, and What it Means to Belong in America by […]
Monsters and Misunderstanding: Seeing the “Other” in Frankenstein
Post: Tim Hall, Ph.D., Executive Director, Religion Matters When students first meet the creature in Frankenstein, they often see a monster—grotesque, ugly, and violent. But Mary Shelley invites us to look deeper. Her creature begins not as a monster at all, but as a learner: curious, articulate, and yearning to belong. When his outstretched hand [...]
Diwali Book Recommendations for
Kids in Schools
Guest Post: Vicki Garlock, Founder, World Religions 4 Kids Diwali is commonly known as the Hindu festival of lights. The light can be taken literally, as in clay lamps (diyas) and fireworks, or metaphorically, as in “the victory of light over darkness.” Diwali is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains, but people all over India […]
Finding Diverse Ways to Deepen My Religious Life at University
Guest Blog: Dhanesh Rishi Budhram This article was first published by Hinduism Today on 6/30/22. In conjunction with the author, we have added short definitions, numerous links, and section headers to help non-Hindu readers more fully appreciate the richness of this post. I am a first-generation Hindu-American whose parents are from Guyana. My earlier ancestors […]