Thank you for your interest in this
exciting and groundbreaking certification course.
Religion courses abound at universities and colleges and, in many cities,
there are growing opportunities to learn about different faiths without
conversion to another belief. There
are also many introductory courses and sessions within individual faith
communities.
But there has been nothing quite like this.
The need for effective interfaith
ambassadors has increased with growing religious pluralism throughout the world,
more especially closer to home. This
is a foundation-building course for peace.
In this course you will learn about
different faiths and local faith communities.
You will gain a deeper respect of your own faith tradition as you learn
to be respectful and honoring of other faith traditions, becoming an effective
interfaith ambassador.
Each class is designed to have diverse
involvement and open discussion. There is a limit of participants in each class
to facilitate interfaith dialogue.
Call or email for your application today.
In service to God and humanity,
Founder
– International Society of Interfaith Ambassadors
Certification Class Outline
Through the classes, participants develop
an interfaith vocabulary, learn related history and discuss contemporary issues.
There are opportunities to learn about others and ourselves.
There are at least 10 classes or sessions:
Related topics and vocabulary include:
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Basic tenets of the World Religions
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Inter-religious Dialogue
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Religious Freedom & Tolerance
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Discrimination and Persecution
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Problems of Exclusive Groups
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Ethnicity, Culture and Religion
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Work of Interfaith Ambassadors
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and more.
As much as possible, local members of religious and spiritual groups are guest speakers.
The course includes “A
Workbook for Interfaith Ambassadors” written and compiled by Rev.
John-Brian Paprock after over 10 years of interfaith experience and 5 years
coordinating interfaith service and events.
SCHEDULE (Fall 2001)
Enrollment is limited to 12 per class with a 5 participant minimum.
(Madison,
Wisconsin Area)
Fall Class
September – November, 2001
6:30pm-8pm
Thursday evenings
Class dates and Madison area location are to be determined.
Classes may be scheduled in other cities or regions with enough interest. Please make requests directly to Inroads.
Contact us today to get an application by email or call (608) 681-0139.
The Interfaith Ambassador Certification program is offered to anyone regardless or race, sex, sexual preference or creed. Anyone may apply for certification, but must complete the coursework to the acceptability of the instructor before certification can be granted. This includes 70% or better course attendance and 70% or better completion of course work. Fees, tuition and required supplies for the course are due by the first class.
Tuition and Fees
$25 Administration and processing fee (minimum due at registration)
$40 Materials (workbook, etc.)
$150 Tuition*
*Tuition discounts for early enrollment:
Save
$50 by registering at least 3 weeks before the
first class.
Save $25 by registering at least 10 days before
the first class.
Scholarships for low-income participants are
available for all or part of the tuition. Please
submit a letter describing the financial circumstances and need. There are
also scholarships available through the facilities where classes will be held.
Interfaith Ambassador Certification Program
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A Workbook for Interfaith Ambassadors
