There are four mandatory sessions as well as an experiential learning practicum component. You must attend all sessions to receive a certificate.
This summer we are running two Interfaith Leadership Certificate programs:
Our Interfaith Leadership Certificate program is in-person and registration is open to all interested undergraduate and graduate students.
- Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022
- Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m. ET
The OT Interfaith Leadership Certificate program is remote/online for students within the Occupational Therapy program.
- Dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022
- Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. ET
Sessions topics:
Session 1: Introduction to Interfaith Dialogue and Engagement
The first session will introduce students to main concepts, topics and definitions in the field of interfaith engagement. Students will reflect on how they understand interfaith work in relation to their own roles and contexts.
Session 2: Deeper Dive and Critical Approaches
In the second session, we will continue to explore concepts and topics introduced in session 1. We will apply a critical lens and look at the limitations of interfaith work, including what is and isn’t working in interfaith engagement.
Session 3: Problem Solving and Discussion – Case Studies
In this session, we will examine best practices for applying our knowledge about interfaith dialogue and social action in various settings (places of worship, work, school and community).
Session 4: Reflection and Next Steps
In this last session, we will reflect on our learning experiences. This session will prepare students for their final experiential component of the program.
Experiential Learning Field Trip
- Date: May 29, 2022
- Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET
As part of the Interfaith Leadership Certificate program, participants will have an opportunity to visit various religious spaces/places of worship throughout the GTA. This Experiential Learning opportunity will provide participants with opportunities to see religious/faith/spiritual communities in their spaces and deepen their learning related to their interfaith connections.
Practicum component: Specific opportunities to engage with local interfaith community organizations will be offered to students in order to complete the requirements for the certificate. Times, dates and locations may vary for the placements.
