Syllabi
Religion and the Human Quest
Course explores multiple religious perspectives on human questions about lifeRead More
Myth and Ritual
This course explores myth and ritual as key elements of religious expression across multiple traditionsRead More
Introduction to Human Services (with Interfaith Themes)
Course examines the value of interfaith discourse and skill sets within human services professionsRead More
Religion and World Politics
Course examines how religion influences political structures across the globeRead More
World Literature Studies: Witnessing Trauma
Using stories across traditions to examine the universal human conditionRead More
First Year Communication Seminar: Identity and Values
Core curriculum seminar focuses on communication across differenceRead More
Interfaith Leadership: Engaging Religious and Worldview Diversity for the Common Good
Course explores a pluralistic appreciation of diverse religious and ethical worldviewsRead More
Faith and Action
Course draws upon religion and sociology to connect faith and social changeRead More
Interfaith Relations in World History
Historical interfaith encounters motivated by curiosity and mutual interestRead More
Religion, Secularism, and Modernity Syllabus
A course that focuses on religious-secular conflict and cooperationRead More
Islam and Other Religions Syllabus
A course that focuses on encounter with the Muslim communityRead More
Faith in Dialogue: Interfaith Leadership Syllabus
This syllabus explores central concepts of interfaith leadershipRead More
World Religions and Religious Ethnographies Syllabus
A study of world religious though the practice of ethnographyRead More
Interfaith Engagement and Religious Pluralism Syllabus
Religious pluralism explored though diverse assignments and a travel seminarRead More
Biblical Interpretation in a World of Religious Diversity Syllabus
This syllabus explores the Bible amidst and religious diversityRead More
World Religions Syllabus (with Interfaith Themes)
Interfaith topics studied within a World Religions courseRead More
Religions of Asia Syllabus (with Interfaith Themes)
A course that studies ethical encounters between Asian religious communitiesRead More
Introduction to Christianity Syllabus (with Interfaith Themes)
Interfaith topics studied within an introductory religion courseRead More
International Business, Culture, and Sustainability: Focus on India
A travel seminar that explores culture, religion, and businessRead More
Christians and Muslims: Conflict vs. Dialogue Syllabus
A pluralistic focus on Christian-Muslim relationsRead More
Religion in a Global Context Syllabus
A world religions course that prioritizes religious experience and encounterRead More
Sons and Daughters of Abraham, Hagar, and Sarah Syllabus
Interfaith themes in a course about the Abrahamic traditionsRead More
Reel-World Religions Syllabus (with Interfaith Themes)
Explore interfaith interaction through the medium of filmRead More
Interfaith Studies Syllabus
This course focuses directly on interfaith knowledge and skillsRead More
Literature of Faith: Christianity and Islam Syllabus
A Muslim-Christian relations course that emphasizes literature and dialogueRead More
Spiritual Autobiographies & Deliberative Discourse Syllabus
This course focuses on productive dialogue and spiritual journeysRead More
Religions of the World II: The Newer Religious Traditions Syllabus
A pluralistic approach to studying relatively new traditions in the U.S.Read More
Theologies of Community Syllabus
This course considers religious community in a diverse worldRead More
Religion and Social Justice Syllabus
A course that considers diverse religious responses to social justice issuesRead More
Health, Healing, and Religion Syllabus
Explore the intersection of health, medicine, and religionRead More
Developing a Christian Mind: Understanding Islam Syllabus
A syllabus that explores shared theological themes in Christianity and IslamRead More
Spiritual Autobiographies & Deliberative Discourse Syllabus
This course focuses on productive dialogue and spiritual journeysRead More
Assignments
Interfaith Hope Meditation / (In)Justice Watch Assignment
A resource for reflecting on interfaith interactionsRead More
Being Responsibly Engaged in the World (B.R.E.W.) Interview Assignment
A resource for interviewing religiously diverse neighborsRead More
Religious Ethnography Project Assignment
An encounter of religious diversity through ethnographyRead More
Careful Conversation Fieldwork Assignment
A tool for productive discussions with religiously diverse peersRead More
Interfaith Case Study Evaluation Assignment
Case study methodology used to explore interfaith topicsRead More
Pluralism in the Real World: Project Assignment
An interview assignment that focuses on religious diversityRead More
Site Visit Guidelines to Places of Worship
Guidelines for attending a religious service or siteRead More
Spiritual Autobiographies & Deliberative Discourse Syllabus
This course focuses on productive dialogue and spiritual journeysRead More
Interfaith Site Visits and Self Analysis Paper: Final Project Assignment
An assignment that involves site visits and a research paperRead More
Deliberative Discourse Classroom Activity
Classroom activity for productive interfaith discourseRead More