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Workshop Descriptions
Interfaith Awareness
Presented by: Chapman University
The staff of the Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University have created an interactive workshop which encourages participants to consider the challenges of living in an increasingly religiously diverse world. The workshop provides its participants an opportunity to engage in dialogue and various exercises to not only heighten their awareness about issues relating to interfaith work, but to assist them as they foster a more open and affirming environment on campus, in the workplace, and in our communities.
The staff of the Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University have created an interactive workshop which encourages participants to consider the challenges of living in an increasingly religiously diverse world. The workshop provides its participants an opportunity to engage in dialogue and various exercises to not only heighten their awareness about issues relating to interfaith work, but to assist them as they foster a more open and affirming environment on campus, in the workplace, and in our communities.
Music in Religious Traditions
Presented by: Dean Varun Soni
Since the beginning of time, human spirituality has engaged in artistic practices. From cave paintings to soul music, we have reflected and explored metaphysical questions through art. This workshop will focus on the ways religious leaders and lay people utilize art as a vehicle for spiritual reflection. Sometimes art is used to communicate religious beliefs and dogma, other times it acts more as an experiment in faith. Some legends in art become quasi-spiritual leaders, and vice versa. The permeable relationship between these two worlds is undeniable. We will be looking at the music of Bob Marley, Jerry Garcia, the Sufi tradition of Islam and more as unique and poignant case studies in the realm of religious art/artistic spirituality.
Since the beginning of time, human spirituality has engaged in artistic practices. From cave paintings to soul music, we have reflected and explored metaphysical questions through art. This workshop will focus on the ways religious leaders and lay people utilize art as a vehicle for spiritual reflection. Sometimes art is used to communicate religious beliefs and dogma, other times it acts more as an experiment in faith. Some legends in art become quasi-spiritual leaders, and vice versa. The permeable relationship between these two worlds is undeniable. We will be looking at the music of Bob Marley, Jerry Garcia, the Sufi tradition of Islam and more as unique and poignant case studies in the realm of religious art/artistic spirituality.
Breaking Barriers
Presented by: STAND
Our activity will discuss the significance, usage and power of religious labels in the modern day. STAND, or Students Taking Action in the Name of Diversity, will lead a lively dialogue surrounding these seldom discussed words. Come break down stereotypes and share your experiences with these culturally sensitive words.
Our activity will discuss the significance, usage and power of religious labels in the modern day. STAND, or Students Taking Action in the Name of Diversity, will lead a lively dialogue surrounding these seldom discussed words. Come break down stereotypes and share your experiences with these culturally sensitive words.
I’m Ready! Leading Prayer with a Diverse Community
Presented by: Loyola Marymount University
Have you ever been asked to lead prayer but declined for fear of offending? Have you ever appreciated prayer being included in a group experience but wondered how you could create a sacred space without overwhelming or “pushing God” on others? Come learn with us on forming interfaith prayers honoring your specific voice within a particular tradition while including the community gathered.
Have you ever been asked to lead prayer but declined for fear of offending? Have you ever appreciated prayer being included in a group experience but wondered how you could create a sacred space without overwhelming or “pushing God” on others? Come learn with us on forming interfaith prayers honoring your specific voice within a particular tradition while including the community gathered.
Rootedness vs. Quiltedness: The Dilemma of 21st Century Spirituality
Presented by: Rabbi Ethan Bair
This workshop will be a discussion, based in traditional texts from different traditions, about how to weave together a personal spiritual practice and outlook from many different traditions, as well as the pros and cons of being rooted firmly and deeply within one religious tradition and the pros and cons of not. We will create space for students' sharing of personal experiences on this topic, as well as explore different models of universality. How does particular religious identity and deep connections to one community and tradition work for or against you in the inter-faith world? How does being inter-faith or "quilted" in one's own religious identity serve to hinder or advance one's own credibility and contributions within a particular religious community?
This workshop will be a discussion, based in traditional texts from different traditions, about how to weave together a personal spiritual practice and outlook from many different traditions, as well as the pros and cons of being rooted firmly and deeply within one religious tradition and the pros and cons of not. We will create space for students' sharing of personal experiences on this topic, as well as explore different models of universality. How does particular religious identity and deep connections to one community and tradition work for or against you in the inter-faith world? How does being inter-faith or "quilted" in one's own religious identity serve to hinder or advance one's own credibility and contributions within a particular religious community?