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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