Religious Literacy Program

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) is excited to announce the launch of our Religious Literacy Program, an initiative in collaboration with the Office of the President and various campus partners. Aligned with Northwestern's guiding principles and strategic priorities, the Religious Literacy Program is designed to foster understanding, empathy, and inclusivity across religious differences and educate our campus community on role of religion in social, political, and cultural life. 

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What's in the Works

• Synchronous Educational Offerings: In partnership with key campus stakeholders, we will offer workshops, panels, and speaker events centered on interfaith knowledge and experiences. Topics include “Navigating Religious Difference in a Pluralistic Society,” “Religious Intolerance & Fostering Understanding,” and “Race, Faith, and Diversity.” 
• Asynchronous Educational Offerings: To engage diverse learning styles and reach a wide audience, we will develop a newsletter series and resource guides that promote understanding of religious diversity and provide tools to combat religious intolerance. 
• Reading & Discussion Groups: Moderated groups will allow participants to delve deeper into religious identity and its implications for inclusion, equity, and belonging, while fostering respectful dialogue among diverse participants. 

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