Pluralism-list March 2012

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Summer Seminar with the Pluralism Project & ANTS; Summer opportunities listing; Parliament Webinar; CMM Homelessness Forums; Musaique; IFYC; NY Asian Studies Conference; Youth Opportunities; ISBCC exhibition; Anna Maria College faculty positions

by Pluralism Project Staff

Dear Friends, Please find below information on programs/events of interest from across the U.S. and abroad, including the following: - The Building Interfaith Community and Leadership Seminar with The Pluralism Project and Andover Newton Theological School, Greater Boston, MA, 6/1-6/14, apply by 4/2 - Listing of opportunities & internships for Summer 2012 - Parliament Webinar Series, online, 3/13 - CMM Homelessness Forums, Boston, MA, 3/11 & 3/18 - Musaique: Music Without Boundaries, URI, San Francisco, CA, 3/23 - Interfaith Leadership Institutes with IFYC, Chicago or Philadelphia, 6/18-6/21 and 7/16-7/19 - New York Conference on Asian Studies, SUNY New Paltz, NY, 9/28-9/29 - Opportunities for youth, compiled by Odyssey Networks - ISBCC Exhibition on America's Islamic Heritage, Roxbury Crossing, MA, 3/6-4/7 - Theology faculty position, Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA Please contact the sponsoring organization directly for more information. Best wishes, The Pluralism Project Staff * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *The Building Interfaith Community and Leadership Seminar** *The Pluralism Project at Harvard University and the Andover Newton Theological School Greater Boston, MA June 1-14, 2012* Application deadline April 2, 2012* The Pluralism Project at Harvard University and Andover Newton Theological School are pleased to announce that they are currently accepting applications for an intensive two-week seminar that will take place *June 1-14, 2012* in Greater Boston. Through master classes, site visits to local religious communities and analyzing case studies developed by the Pluralism Project, seminar participants will explore the intersection of religious and civic life and reflect on their role as religious leaders in the public square. Sikh, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Jewish community leaders will introduce participants to their houses of worship and religious practices as we explore some of the challenges and opportunities that interfaith community-building involves. The seminar is primarily intended for seminarians and divinity school students; a select group of lay leaders within religious, atheist/secular/humanist, and/or interfaith organizations are also sought for participation in this seminar. These leaders will have the opportunity to share with students and colleagues some of the current challenges their communities face in America’s multi-religious reality and the ways in which they, as individuals and as a community, are engaging with this diversity. *The Building Interfaith Community and Leadership Seminar* is offered jointly between Andover Newton Theological School and The Pluralism Project at Harvard University. The seminar is generously funded by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. The instructors for the course will be Dr. Jennifer Peace, of Andover Newton Theological School, and Dr. Diana Eck, of the Pluralism Project and Harvard University. Applicants should be · currently enrolled in a participating seminary or theological school within the Boston Theological Institute (BTI) · able to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to promoting religious literacy and fostering inter-religious engagement · available for and willing to attend the full length of the course (absences for religious observances are permitted) More information is available here<http://www.pluralism.org/pages/applications/2012/interfaith_community_leade…>. To be considered for the seminar, completed applications must be submitted electronically to staff(a)pluralism.org by 5pm on Monday, April 2nd, 2012. Interested applicants should direct any questions to staff(a)pluralism.org or contact the Pluralism Project at 617-496-2481 * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *Summer Opportunities for 2012* Please check out this page<http://pluralism.org/pages/applications/summer_internships> on our website for information about several internship and job opportunities with various organizations for Summer 2012. Please e-mail staff(a)pluralism.org with any additional opportunities to be considered for inclusion . ** * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * * * *Parliament Webinar Series: **What Is My Responsibility for Peace in the World? Five Steps towards a Peace Process* Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10-11AM U.S. Central Time This webinar with Alexandra Asseily offers participants the opportunity to develop a greater awareness of our own responsibility for peace in our lives and to acquire more skills to apply around us. The webinar will address our own responsibility for war and peace and the role forgiveness plays in releasing cycles of violence. Through personal reflection, we can experience those aspects of ourselves that are not fully contributing to peace and harmony and how to release and transform them through forgiveness. By doing so, we can also unblock the gifts we have inherited, in order to use them and appreciate them more fully in our lives. More information, including registration details, available here<http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/news/index.php/2012/02/what-is-my-resp…> . ** * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *Homelessness Forums* Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM) Greater Boston, MA March 11 & 18, 2012 * * As you know, *the crisis of poverty and homelessness in Massachusetts is dire, both for families and individuals.* Most congregations I visit are deeply concerned about homelessness issues -and often engaged in very worthy volunteer service efforts. *Now is the time to take the next step toward permanent housing solutions by contacting our legislators. *Won't you join us this weekend and/or next to learn more? With our congregational members and partner organizations, CMM is offering two major community forums: - *The 8th Annual Forum of the Advocacy Network to End Family Homelessness & CMM: How Homelessness Hurts Children's Health - And How You Can Help * Sunday, March 11, 3-5PM at Trinity Episcopal Church- 81 Elm St., Concord MA - *An Interfaith Forum on Ending Homelessness,* sponsored by the Village Church, CMM, and our partners, featuring State Rep. Byron Rushing and others, Sunday, March 18, 2:30-5PM at Wellesley Congregational Church (the Village Church) 2 Central Street, Wellesley, MA Both are free and open to the public. ** * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *Interfaith Leadership Institutes - Interfaith Youth Core* Chicago, IL (June 18-21) or Philadelphia (July 16-19) Application deadline: April 16th. (Early Bird deadline: March 26th with a $50 discount, and receive a selection decision within two weeks.) * * *Summer Opportunity for Undergraduates* IFYC is recruiting for the upcoming Interfaith Leadership Institutes<http://www.ifyc.org/content/leadership-institutes> in Chicago (June 18-21) or Philadelphia (July 16-19). Apply now to join other top interfaith leaders at Interfaith Youth Core’s<http://www.ifyc.org/> summer Interfaith Leadership Institutes<http://www.ifyc.org/content/leadership-institutes> (ILIs) in either Chicago, IL (June 18-21) or Philadelphia, PA (July 16-19). At the ILI, college students and their faculty or staff allies will experience powerful training, relationship building, and inspiration. Students learn to organize the Better Together<http://www.ifyc.org/better-together> campaign on campus to mobilize large numbers of students to engage in interfaith action; change campus by raising the volume on interfaith cooperation as a priority; and grow as interfaith leaders. Their staff and faculty allies support their students’ learning and have the opportunity to plug into and learn from a national network of campus leaders who are committed to making interfaith cooperation a reality. For answers to questions, please see these FAQs<http://www.ifyc.org/sites/default/files/BT%20FAQ%202012.pdf>or email leadershipinstitute(a)ifyc.org. ** * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *New York Conference on Asian Studies* September 28-29, 2012 State University of New York at New Paltz *Applications due by March 15, 2012* Asian Religions in the West and Asian American Religions: Contesting Identities and Praxis Graduate students and scholars working in all areas and disciplines of Asian Studies and Asian American Studies are invited to submit proposals on papers that engage the theme of "Asian religions in the West and Asian American Religions". Topics may include, but are not limited, to the following: --Contesting established gender and social roles --Resistance to established canons and epistemological models --Contesting identities and the politics of identity --Performance of identities and ritual constructions of community --The role and impact of globalization --The role and impact of new media, social media, cyber-space and cyber-communities --Invented traditions and their political, social, historical, or cultural repercussions Proposals should include the name, institutional affiliation, and e-mail address of the presenter, the title of the paper, and an abstract not exceeding 250 words in length. Please submit individual paper proposals to Cuong T. Mai at (cmai(a)uvm.edu), by March 15, 2012. * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *Musaique: Music Without Boundaries* United Religions Initiative (URI) San Francisco, CA Friday, March 23, 2012, 8pm * * *United Religions Initiative (URI)* presents *Musaique - Music Without Boundaries*, an exciting evening of traditional and original songs from the rich cultures and great faiths of the Middle East. Musaique members are *Jordanian, Israeli, Palestinian, Egyptian, Muslim, Christian and Jewish*, using their beautiful and diverse traditions to musically promote interfaith and intercultural understanding. Performing sacred songs, traditional village music, and original compositions on both classical and modern instruments, Musaique continues to build exciting musical bridges of peace across the Middle East. A Cooperation Circle of URI in the Middle East - North Africa, *Musaique's mission is "to use music as a tool for healing the pain and suffering of the region, and to create a brighter future."* For *video links, music, and other downloads*, go to* www.uri.org/musaique<http://e2ma.net/go/7479002608/208849901/232310976/1400174/goto:http://www.u…> * Tickets $10 Students, $15 General. More information available here<http://e2ma.net/go/7479002608/208849901/232310975/1400174/goto:http://www.j…> . * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *Opportunities for Youth; a list compiled by Odyssey Networks* Essay contests, video contests, symposia, festivals, fellowships, art makers, peacemakers, writers, community service… * * *The Millennial Values Fellowship* Georgetown University Berkeley Center - April 19-20 On April 19-20, Georgetown University will bring students from around the country together with public figures and the media to elevate the voices of young people in this election season. The Millennial Values Symposium will coincide with the release of a groundbreaking survey of Americans age 18 to 24 on religion, values, and the election, conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute and Georgetown’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. Any student currently enrolled at U.S.-based college or university is eligible to apply for a Millennial Values Fellowship. The fellowship (there are sixteen in all) includes travel to and from D.C., three nights' hotel stay, group meals, and participation in the symposium. Online information here<http://berkleycenter.georgetown.edu/projects/campus-conversation-on-values>. For more information: millennialvalues(a)gmail.com Odyssey Networks is a partner in this event. Nick Stuart will be a part of the symposium. *Applications available now! Deadline March 14!* ********************************************************************** *Better Together Campaign – IFYC* Interfaith Leadership Institutes (ILI) are four-day intensive workshops that equip college students and their faculty and staff allies to be movement builders for interfaith action. Attendees learn valuable skills and gain resources to transform their campuses. More info:<http://www.ifyc.org/better-together> The next ILIs are scheduled: *DePaul University, Chicago, IL - June 18th to 21st, or* *University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - July 16th to 19th* *Early Bird deadline: March 26 (save $50)* *Final deadline: April 16* ************************************************************** *KidSpirit – for Teens* Artists and Peacemakers! *June 30th is the deadline* forsubmitting your artwork to the 15th Annual Peace Pals International Arts Exhibition and Awards. Winners and top selections will become part of a worldwide tour! Find out more on the Bulletin Board<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109428878840&s=821&e=001Z7oqhdOJ1sZTSXWVGHE1Y…> . *********************************************************************** *PLURAL+ 2012 Youth Video Festival on Migration and Social Inclusion* Recognizing youth as powerful agents of social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, and cultural and religious divisions, PLURAL+ invites youth to address key challenges in their communities related to migrant integration, inclusiveness, identity, diversity, human rights and social cohesiveness, both at local and global levels. Young people up to 25 years old are invited to submit short videos of five minutes maximum in length. More information at http://pluralplus.unaoc.org/ *Deadline for video submission is July 1* * * ********************************************************************** * * * * *Ongoing programs open to all youth* *SALLT* - Service and Learning Leadership Team Creating meaningful service experience for youth http://www.sallt.org <http://www.sallt.org/videos/index.html> ****************************************************************************** *Huffington Post’s Teen Impact* Contests, videos, ways teens can make a difference on important issues, plus a new blog! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/teen-impact ****************************************************************************** *Global Youth Service Day* Youth Changing The World, addressing critical issues including health, education, environment, hunger, poverty, disaster preparedness and response, and human rights. Youth working together with schools, youth organizations,nonprofits, community and faith-based organizations, volunteer and nationalservice programs, government agencies, faith communities, and other adult allies To be a part of the largest, and longest-running, annual day of service, and the only day of service dedicated to engaging and celebrating children and youth http://gysd.org ****************************************************************************** *Time for Thinkers* First Church of Christ Scientist http://time4thinkers.com *Specific Faith Group Events **(these appear to be open to all)* * * *Studio G-dcast* <http://www.g-dcast.com/studio> is a six-day intensive workshop this summer for emerging writers, poets, singer/songwriters and animators who are currently in college or graduate school. Great opportunity for all young artists, writers and Torah scholars. *The Jewish Theological Seminary<https://www.facebook.com/JewishTheologicalSeminary> * More information<http://jewschool.com/2012/02/28/27933/the-revolution-will-be-g-dcasted-lear…> Application deadline, March 9. ****************************************************************************** *Project Timothy 2012 <http://www.rca.org/projecttimothy> *Allows young people to explore and experience hands-on ministry. Teams of about seven students and one adult leader travel to sites across North America and around the world to learn more about themselves, teamwork, their faith, and their place in the church. *Reformed Church in America * Learn more… <http://www.rca.org/projecttimothy> Application deadline - April 15 ****************************************************************************** Event Date: April 14 – 19 in DC and NYC *Stepping Out: Our Relationship with Carbon* Christian Citizenship Seminar All high school youth and adult advisors are eligible to attend the seminar. Rather than a debate on “global warming,” participants will focus on how we as individuals and as a country might respond to the high level of carbon in today’s atmosphere. *Church of the Brethren* Find out more… <http://www.brethren.org/yya/ccs> ************************************************************* *2012 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest*, The religious beliefs and affiliations of presidential candidates often become campaign issues. Is that fair? Should presidential candidates talk about their religious beliefs? Are there certain religion-related questions each candidate should or should not have to answer? In an essay, examine the role religion should play during a presidential campaign. Open to all high school juniors and seniors. *Baptist Joint Committee* Learn more…<http://www.bjconline.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemi…> Deadline: Postmarked March 15 ** * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *ISBCC Exhibition on America's Islamic Heritage* Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center Roxbury Crossing, MA March 6 - April 7, 2012 Stop by the ISBCC's exhibition on America's Islamic Heritage, open Mondays to Thursdays, 1pm-8pm. Daily film showings & lectures are 6pm-8pm. For more information, please call (617) 442-2805. * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *Theology Faculty Fall 2012 (Tenure Track)* Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Posted 3/7/2012 Anna Maria College, a premier Catholic institution located in Central Massachusetts, invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Theology. The position responsibilities include: teaching four courses per semester in undergraduate and graduate theology with primary responsibility to support the Core Curriculum, advising students, engaging in scholarly activity, and serving on college committees. More information is available here<http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175607805> . * --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * -- The Pluralism Project at Harvard University 2 Arrow Street, 4th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-2481 www.pluralism.org Twittter: @pluralismproj Like The Pluralism Project on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pluralism-Project-at-Harvard-University/1…>!

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Announcing Launch of "America's Interfaith Infrastructure: An Emerging Landscape"

by Pluralism Project Staff

Dear friends, We are delighted to announce the launch of "America's Interfaith Infrastructure: An Emerging Landscape," the latest web-based resource from the Pluralism Project. Check it out at www.pluralism.org/interfaith. Please see the press release below and on our website<http://www.pluralism.org/files/spotlight/Interfaith_Infrastructure_Release_…>for more details! Thank you in advance for sharing this with your networks. All the best, The Pluralism Project Staff _________________________________________________________________________________________________ *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Pluralism Project at Harvard University Launches * *“America’s Interfaith Infrastructure: An Emerging Landscape”* * * *Website Seeks to Document and Resource the Interfaith Movement in America* (Cambridge, MA) – The Pluralism Project at Harvard University is pleased to announce the launch of America’s Interfaith Infrastructure: An Emerging Landscape <http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith>, a website documenting and resourcing the interfaith movement in the United States. Dr. Diana Eck, a professor at Harvard University and director of the Pluralism Project explains, “While interfaith organizations play a vital role in cities and towns across America, their critical contributions to our multireligious society are often overlooked.” The Pluralism Project <http://www.pluralism.org> has been researching religious diversity in the United States for the past two decades; however, America’s Interfaith Infrastructure: An Emerging Landscape<http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith>represents an in-depth pilot study of interfaith efforts in twenty cities across the U.S. Since 9/11, interfaith initiatives on the national scene have gained prominence and are increasingly covered in major media outlets for their outstanding work, yet few have chronicled interfaith efforts at the grassroots level. This pilot project documents the richly diverse interfaith movement as it continues to develop in the United States. Initiatives include: an innovative community video project<http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith/omaha/practices/project_interfaith>in Omaha, Nebraska <http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith/omaha>; a thriving women’s interfaith network<http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith/syracuse/practices/women_transcending_b…>in Syracuse, New York <http://www.pluralism.org/interfaithbeta/syracuse>; and a long-standing, replicable tradition of a festival of faiths<http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith/louisville/practices/festival_of_faiths>in Louisville, Kentucky <http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith/louisville>. Dr. Diana Eck explains the importance of this new resource as a starting point for scholars, activists, students, and citizens: Ten years after 9/11, the need for inter-religious understanding and cooperation has never been greater. Interfaith organizations create innovative programs to engage and educate – they also offer a counter-narrative amidst the rising rhetoric of division. People of all ages and beliefs from across the country are collaborating in the arts, social services, youth leadership programs, and civic initiatives at unprecedented levels. New forms of dialogue are emerging as we speak. The Pluralism Project invites activists, students, educators, and community members to share their own story of the interfaith movement by submitting a short audio or written piece that may be included in the storytelling portal<http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith/share>of America’s Interfaith Infrastructure: An Emerging Landscape<http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith> . The site, www.pluralism.org/interfaith, includes promising practices, leadership profiles, case studies, and multimedia features; a summary report<http://www.pluralism.org/interfaith/report>of the findings from this pilot study is also available. This pilot project was made possible by a grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. For more information, please contact Whittney Barth, assistant director of the Pluralism Project, at 617-496-2481 or staff(a)pluralism.org. *The Pluralism Project at Harvard University seeks to help Americans engage with the realities of religious diversity through research, outreach, and the active dissemination of resources.* * * -- The Pluralism Project at Harvard University 2 Arrow Street, 4th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-2481 www.pluralism.org Twittter: @pluralismproj Like The Pluralism Project on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pluralism-Project-at-Harvard-University/1…>!

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