Episode 3 of 3: Learning to Engage: Designing for Inclusion – Religious Literacy in Education - discover how religious literacy can transform education—learn practical ways to design inclusive classrooms that honour difference and build mutual respect. 

How can religious literacy foster inclusion and respectful engagement in classrooms and learning spaces? In the final episode of our three-part series, Daniel Del Nido explores how education systems can intentionally design for inclusion by integrating religious literacy as a core skillset. Building on his contribution to the October 2024 webinar “Sowing Seeds of Peace,” Daniel draws from his experience at the Tanenbaum Center to showcase how religious literacy enhances empathy, identity awareness, and communication across religious and non-religious differences.

Join us for this 30-minute online fireside conversation, where Daniel will offer practical insights on embedding religious literacy in K–12 settings. The session will explore whole-school approaches, proactive curriculum design, and the tools educators need to create inclusive and respectful learning environments that prepare students for lifelong learning in religious literacy.

Building on the October 2024 webinar “Sowing Seeds of Peace: The Role of IRD Organisations in Promoting Religious Literacy in Education as a Contribution to Peace”, this three-part follow-up series deepens the conversation by spotlighting religious literacy as a practical skillset for navigating complex societal challenges. Hosted in collaboration with the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, the series brings back three thought leaders from the original panel for focused 30-minute fireside discussions exploring how lived, contextual understandings of religion can shape diplomacy, transform conflict engagement, and foster inclusion in education.

Moderated by Dr Kate Soules, Executive Director of the Religion and Education Collaborative, each session offers actionable insights into how religious literacy builds empathy, critical thinking, and cross-cultural competence—skills essential for peaceful engagement in today’s world:

•    17 July with Professor Erin K Wilson (Diplomacy and Global Affairs) [info & registration] 
•    21 July with Dicky Sofjan (Conflict & Interfaith Engagement) [info & registration]
•    24 July with Daniel Del Nido (Education & Inclusion)
 

Episode 2 of 3: Bridging Divides: Contextualizing Conflict – Practising Religious Literacy for Peace.  Join us to explore how religious literacy can bridge divides and build peace—learn from Dicky Sofjan’s powerful insights on navigating conflict through contextual understanding

How can religious literacy be practised as a peacebuilding tool in contexts of conflict and division? In the second episode of our three-part series, Associate Professor Dr. Dicky Sofjan delves into how religious literacy, when approached contextually, can help bridge divides and foster social cohesion. Building on insights from the October 2024 webinar “Sowing Seeds of Peace,” Dicky shares real-world examples from his work across Asia, demonstrating how religious literacy can empower communities, transform engagement, and support inclusive conflict resolution. Join us for this 30-minute online fireside conversation, where Dicky will highlight the importance of training local actors, embracing multi-faith perspectives, and moving from mono-religious to inclusive approaches. The session offers a powerful lens on how understanding lived religion can strengthen efforts toward peace and resilience in diverse, often fragile, settings.How can religious literacy be practised as a peacebuilding tool in contexts of conflict and division? In the second episode of our three-part series, Associate Professor Dr. Dicky Sofjan delves into how religious literacy, when approached contextually, can help bridge divides and foster social cohesion. Building on insights from the October 2024 webinar “Sowing Seeds of Peace,” Dicky shares real-world examples from his work across Asia, demonstrating how religious literacy can empower communities, transform engagement, and support inclusive conflict resolution. Join us for this 30-minute online fireside conversation, where Dicky will highlight the importance of training local actors, embracing multi-faith perspectives, and moving from mono-religious to inclusive approaches. The session offers a powerful lens on how understanding lived religion can strengthen efforts toward peace and resilience in diverse, often fragile, settings.

Building on the October 2024 webinar “Sowing Seeds of Peace: The Role of IRD Organisations in Promoting Religious Literacy in Education as a Contribution to Peace”, this three-part follow-up series deepens the conversation by spotlighting religious literacy as a practical skillset for navigating complex societal challenges. Hosted in collaboration with the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, the series brings back three thought leaders from the original panel for focused 30-minute fireside discussions exploring how lived, contextual understandings of religion can shape diplomacy, transform conflict engagement, and foster inclusion in education.

Moderated by Dr Kate Soules, Executive Director of the Religion and Education Collaborative, each session offers actionable insights into how religious literacy builds empathy, critical thinking, and cross-cultural competence—skills essential for peaceful engagement in today’s world:

•    17 July with Professor Erin K Wilson (Diplomacy and Global Affairs) [info & registration]
•    21 July with Dicky Sofjan (Conflict & Interfaith Engagement) 
•    24 July with Daniel Del Nido (Education & Inclusion) [info & registration] 
 

Episode 1 of 3: Seeing Clearly: Contextualizing Religion in Global Policy – The Lived Religion Approach: exploring how religious literacy and the lived religion approach can equip diplomats and policymakers to engage more thoughtfully in global affairs. 

How can policymakers and diplomats better understand religion in today's global affairs? In this opening episode of three, we will explore more deeply with Professor Erin K Wilson her ‘lived religion’ approach, an analytical framework she introduced us to in the October 2024 webinar “Sowing Seeds of Peace”.  Following particular steps, Erin equips global actors with tools to recognize religion as it is experienced and practised, not just theorized. She challenges conventional secular assumptions and calls for neither over- nor underestimating religion's role in all contexts of life.

Join us in this 30-minute online fireside discussion, where Erin will illustrate how religious dimensions can be more accurately understood in policy design, humanitarian coordination, and multilateral relations. This conversation aims to highlight why lifelong learning in religious literacy is essential in rapidly changing global contexts.

Building on the October 2024 webinar “Sowing Seeds of Peace: The Role of IRD Organisations in Promoting Religious Literacy in Education as a Contribution to Peace”, this three-part follow-up series deepens the conversation by spotlighting religious literacy as a practical skillset for navigating complex societal challenges. Hosted in collaboration with the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, the series brings back three thought leaders from the original panel for focused 30-minute fireside discussions exploring how lived, contextual understandings of religion can shape diplomacy, transform conflict engagement, and foster inclusion in education.

Moderated by Dr Kate Soules, Executive Director of the Religion and Education Collaborative, each session offers actionable insights into how religious literacy builds empathy, critical thinking, and cross-cultural competence—skills essential for peaceful engagement in today’s world:

•    17 July with Professor Erin K Wilson (Diplomacy and Global Affairs)
•    21 July with Dicky Sofjan (Conflict & Interfaith Engagement) [info & registration] 
•    24 July with Daniel Del Nido (Education & Inclusion) [info & registration]