Religious literacy is an important skill in our changing and increasingly diverse world, but teaching religion in school can be tricky. Teachers in the Washington, D.C. area recently took courses to help them build their knowledge of world religions and also improve their methods for teaching their students about this crucial topic. READ MORE (Washington Post) ...
How Islamic Culture Shaped the West
What Americans Know, and Don’t Know, about World Religions
A new poll by Pew Research indicates that while many Americans know basic information about the world's major religions, most Americans lack detailed knowledge about particular beliefs and rituals. What is more, the survey revealed that most Americans do not personally know any Jewish or Muslim people. READ MORE (FiveThirtyEight) ...
Youth and Peace-building
A new report by Peace Direct studies the methods used by youth peace-builders across the globe. Despite the failure of many governments to effectively support youth-led peace-building initiatives, young peace-builders around the world are charting creative and innovative ways to assert their voices, thus contributing to advancing youth inclusion in peace-building processes globally. READ MORE (ReliefWeb) ...
Tips for Supporting Muslims in the Workplace
As we aim to make our places of work more inclusive and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds, we need to better understand the needs and perspectives of marginalized and minority groups. Read this helpful list of five tips for making the workplace more Muslim-friendly. READ MORE (Forbes) ...
