ICJS trains people to become leaders who fight religious bias and promote understanding between different faiths. They offer programs for religious leaders, community leaders, teachers, and future clergy. The programs help people learn about different religions, build relationships across faiths, and create positive change in their communities. Programs include fellowships and intensive training sessions.
Who can use this
Religious leaders, teachers, community leaders, and seminary students
Cost
Not specified
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A one-year program for Baltimore area teachers to learn about different religions and how to teach about them in their classrooms. Teachers meet with other educators and experts to build confidence in religious literacy. They create lesson plans they can use with their students and think deeply about how to teach these important topics. The program helps teachers become better at helping students understand different faiths and cultures in our diverse world.
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