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Widening HorizonsConfronting prejudiceEncouraging Harmony
Aisling Cohn, School Linking Manager
Engagement
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Increasing understanding and knowledge of different
faiths and beliefsEducation
Supporting sustained dialogue between people of different faiths and also those
of non-religious beliefs
Action Facilitating shared action to improve communities and
society
We believe:
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• children and young people must have opportunities to engage with people of different faiths and beliefs
• Meeting people from different faith backgrounds is life changing
•learning about “the other” is best taught peer to peer •positive social interaction reduces •fear and misconceptions
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Assumption – what is this person assuming, and why?
Statement or Question? – is this a question or a statement in disguise?
Key Words – which words would you remove or replace?
Rephrase – how can you rewrite this question?
A S Ke R
Dialogue & Communication: The Art of Asking“Why do you religious people always think you know best?”
Interactive learning about religious texts:
Tools 4 Trialogue
Skills to engage with anyone regardless faiths
or beliefs
Encountering people of different Faiths
Practicing dialogue and communication
Faith School Linking
Faith & Fashion
Seize the opportunity
Show respect to the opinions and beliefs of
others
Use “I” Statements - try not to generalise
Dialogue not debate
Oops! Ouch!
Framework 4 Dialogue
Encountering Faiths
Narrative introduction from presenters
Students given permission to ask any
question
Facilitator helps students deconstruct difficult or sensitive
questions
Bling – Beauty, Modesty & Clothing
dfd The Bible:Christian Text
1 Peter 3:3-4
Do not let your adorning be external […] but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
The Bible:Christian Text
1 Peter 3:3-4
Do not let your adorning be external […] but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.
Tanakh:Jewish Text
Genesis 24:64-67
Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she dismounted from the camel and said to the servant, “Who is that man, walking in the field to meet us?” The servant said, “It is my master.” So she took her veil and covered herself. […]
Tanakh:Jewish Text
Genesis 24:64-67
Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she dismounted from the camel and said to the servant, “Who is that man, walking in the field to meet us?” The servant said, “It is my master.” So she took her veil and covered herself. […]
Qur’an:Muslim Text
Quran 7:26
[…] We have given you clothing to cover yourselves and as an adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is the best […]
Qur’an:Muslim Text
Quran 7:26
[…] We have given you clothing to cover yourselves and as an adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is the best […]
“T4T” Workshop Themes:
BLING! Beauty, Modesty & Clothing
Sickness & Healing
Standing Up or Standing By?
Environment
Charity & Poverty
Forgiveness
Freedom of Choice
Men & Women’s Relationships
We are Family..?
"It was fantastic - the best lesson EVER!"
"It was very insightful.
Most interesting
session on religion we
have ever had."
“I liked how the staff planted the
‘seed’ in our minds then sat back and
allowed us to talk…”
"I felt the session was exceedingly informative and helped me gain
greater understanding of the
similarities and differences between these three faiths"
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