Course

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership

A roadmap for developing (or continuing to develop) the vision, knowledge, and skills required to contribute to the realization of a truly interfaith America.

What is interfaith leadership? What does it take? What’s its impact? What does excellent interfaith leadership look like?

Through this interactive, self-paced course, you’ll explore these questions and more. Ideal both for learners who are new to interfaith leadership and for experienced interfaith leaders who would like a stronger foundation for their work, this course provides a roadmap for developing (or continuing to develop) the vision, knowledge, and skills required to contribute to the realization of a truly interfaith America.

Certificate

Interfaith America awards a professional Certificate in Interfaith Leadership to learners who complete this 5-hour, interactive, self-paced course independently AND meet one of the following requirements:

Have attended an in-person Interfaith Leadership Summit. (Note: This certificate option is available to college students and educators only.)

Have completed Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE, a live-learning version of this Interfaith America course brought to you by our partners at Interfaith Philadelphia.

Demonstrate at least 9 hours of real-world, live interfaith leadership experience (virtual or in-person). Upon completion of the self-paced course you will be able to fill out a form and describe your experience that meets this criteria.

What You’ll Learn

When you take this course, you’ll:

Define “interfaith leadership” and “interfaith cooperation” by meeting real-life interfaith leaders and exploring compelling case studies
Learn about the vision, knowledge, and skills that support effective interfaith leadership
Discover the history of interfaith cooperation in the United States and consider some of the unique opportunities and challenges of our religiously diverse democracy
Explore the concrete ways in which interfaith cooperation strengthens communities and society
Investigate your own religious, ethical, or philosophical inspiration for engaging in interfaith leadership
Learn from others about their own religious, ethical, and philosophical inspirations

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE

Join our partners at Interfaith Philadelphia for Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE—a unique opportunity to develop and practice the essential skills needed to lead in a diverse, multi-faith world. This interactive workshop is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their interfaith work—whether you’re new to interfaith engagement and seeking a solid foundation, or an experienced leader eager to elevate your skills to the next level. Click “Register for Foundations LIVE” below to see the schedule for upcoming course sessions.

Feature Articles

‘Daring to Understand One Another’: The Story of Interfaith Philadelphia

Further Details

Can I take this course and not attend the Interfaith Leadership Summit?

Yes! Anyone is invited to complete Foundations of Interfaith Leadership, whether independently or in community. The course serves as a fun and engaging way to learn more about interfaith leadership or to strengthen your interfaith foundation.

Interfaith Leadership Summits are currently only open to college students and educators. If you are not in higher education (or you are a student or educator who is unable to travel to Chicago), you can enroll in Foundations of Interfaith Leadership to earn a Certificate in Interfaith Leadership.

What is ReligionAndPublicLife.org, and why do I have to register to access the course?

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership is hosted by our partners at ReligionAndPublicLife.org. Their social learning community is custom designed for learners focused on religious diversity in civic spaces. To access the course, you’ll need to register with a bio and a photo. This is to ensure that all learners are actual people who are interested in learning together. We hope you’ll enjoy learning with others who are genuinely committed to growing their interfaith leadership.

Who can I contact with questions about the course?

Please contact Ramsey Hufford at [email protected] if you have any questions about this course or about earning a Certificate in Interfaith Leadership.

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Let us know if you have any questions about this course.

Ramsey Hufford

Program Assistant

Interfaith America