The Change Engine
Online Learning Resources for Interfaith Understanding
Provided by Intercultural Center for Justice & Peace
About this service
Free online learning materials to help people understand different religions and have better conversations about faith. The center offers short videos you can watch in 15-20 minutes, discussion guides for groups, longer courses with multiple sessions, and articles on topics like Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and current events. You can learn about dialogue skills, religious history, and how to talk about difficult topics. Everything is designed for people to use in classrooms, religious groups, or personal study. Materials are organized by topic like Israel/Gaza, justice issues, and fighting prejudice against different religions.
Details
Who can use this
Open to anyone interested in interfaith learning
Cost
Free
How to reach them
Website
Houston, TX
Organization
Intercultural Center for Justice & Peace
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