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Foundations of Interfaith Leadership

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership

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Guiding Questions

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

Self-Paced Course

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.

LIVE Course

In this interactive, community learning experience, you’ll explore the same questions outlined above. 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.

Most importantly, you’ll engage virtually with a cohort of passionate interfaith leaders from across the country for mutual learning, growth, and inspiration.  Interfaith America awards a professional Certificate in Interfaith Leadership to learners who complete Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE, which blends independent work with required live, Zoom sessions (5 hours of independent work, plus 9 hours in community). Please reach out to Gracie Webb with any questions at [email protected]. Registration is now open on Religionandpulbliclife.org.

Certificate

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership

Certificate

Interfaith America awards a professional Certificate in Interfaith Leadership to learners who EITHER:

Complete this 5-hour, interactive, self-paced course independently AND attend an in-person Interfaith Leadership Summit. (Note: This certificate option is available to college students and educators only.)

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Complete Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE, which blends independent work with required live, Zoom sessions (5 hours of independent work, plus 9 hours in community). The Spring 2024 course will be held on Wednesdays, January 17 to February 28, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Eastern. Registration will open on November 1, 2023.

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership LIVE
What You’ll Learn

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership

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 

Learn More

  • 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 Gracie Webb at [email protected] if you have any questions about this course or about earning a Certificate in Interfaith Leadership.

Start Learning Now

Develop the vision, knowledge, and skills required to contribute to the realization of a truly interfaith America.

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Reach Out

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

Gracie Webb

Program Assistant

Interfaith America

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