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Interfaith Leadership Video Series​

Curriculum

Lesson One: Introduction to Interfaith Leadership​

In this first lesson we define interfaith leadership and give an overview of the structure, topics, and tactics of the entire course. 

1.1: Defining Interfaith Leadership

This first module defines Interfaith Leadership, cites historical examples, and highlights the civic relevance of Interfaith Leadership for today’s world.

Discussion Questions

  • What ideas in the video introducing Interfaith Leadership excited you? Surprised you? What was the most revealing?  
  • Take a moment to self-assess: where do you think you are in your development as an interfaith leader vis-à-vis the three components: vision, knowledge, skillset? 

1.2: What is Interfaith?

The term “interfaith” is defined and learners are introduced to the different ways this term has been applied in different contexts. Since we focus on people of different religious orientations coming together for cooperative action, this module covers how this differs from other applications of the term.

Discussion Questions

  • What are some of the experiences or aspects of your background that shape your relationship with your religious and/or non-religious identity? 
  • Which type of interfaith work discussed in the video is the most important to you? Why? 
  • Are there other types of interfaith work not represented in this module that you have witnessed or participated in?

1.3: Course Overview

This module lays out a map of the course for those desiring to use the entire series. It also points to some of the larger cumulative learning outcomes for these resources.

Discussion Questions

  • This lesson presented four important leaders as interfaith leaders. Think back to your previous understanding of King, Day, Gandhi, and the Dalai Lama and how you may have been taught about them in school up to this point. How is this representation of any one of them different from your previous understanding? What might you conclude about the place of religion in education (or the larger world) today?

Next Lessons

Lesson Two: Key Concepts of Interfaith Leadership

Learners will be introduced to some of the primary concepts and social theories that support the interfaith movement in the United States today.

Lesson Three: Identity of an Interfaith Leader

Explore Interfaith Leadership as both an identity category and an individual commitment.

Lesson Four: Cultivating Appreciative Knowledge

Learn methods for cultivating appreciative knowledge of other religious beliefs, practices, and worldviews.

Lesson Five: Historical Examples of Interfaith Cooperation

Discover key historical moments of interfaith engagement that today’s interfaith leaders can learn from.

Lesson Six: Ethics and Theologies of Interfaith Cooperation

Consider stories, figures, and experiences from their own traditions that support their interfaith work.

Lesson Seven: The Movement Now

Examines opportunities and challenges present in the current interfaith movement.

Lesson Eight: Interfaith Leadership in Action

Synthesize the core ideas presented throughout the series and summarize key strategies and approaches.

Related Pages

The Learning & Action Bridge

Courses, Curricula, & Tools

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership

Interfaith America Magazine