Interfaith Education Survey Launched
A new web-based survey on interfaith education was launched Oct. 20 in a larger effort to recognize and address the religious diversity that is prominent in the world today.
A new web-based survey on interfaith education was launched Oct. 20 in a larger effort to recognize and address the religious diversity that is prominent in the world today.
As part of the Interfaith Education Project (IEP) sponsored by the World Council of Churches' Education and Ecumenical Formation program and U.S.-based Hartford Seminary, the survey analyzes what is taking place internationally to help mold resources for education in faith communities and education systems.
"The IEP is a noteworthy endeavor that recognizes the importance of religious diversity around us today," said Project Coordinator Christy Lohr, according to Hartford Seminary. "The launch of the survey is really exciting as it provides a means for individuals from around the world to be involved and provide input on ways to shape future resources to support educational outreach."
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The project has a two-fold objective: to survey and analyze the global field of interfaith education, and to produce a resource based on the results of that survey which would assist educators in faith communities and education systems develop interfaith education appropriate to their context.
"Learning about, from and with peoples of other faiths is increasingly being recognized as a vital aspect of education in faith communities and education systems," reads a statement released by Hartford Seminary.
Initial results produced from the interactive survey will be announced at the World Council of Church's 9th Assembly, which is expected to be one of the most representative gatherings of Christians ever held with up to 3,000 church leaders and ecumenical delegates from nearly every Christian tradition. The Assembly will take place in Porto Alegre, Brazil on Feb. 14-23, 2006.
Both Hartford and WCC hold a long tradition of interfaith endeavors and relations.
Hartford Seminary is a non-denominational graduate-level theological educational institution that is committed to the understanding of religion and spirituality as they are lived out in today’s multifaith world. WCC is a fellowship of 347 churches in more than 120 countries, representing 400 million Christians.
The survey can be filled out at www.zoomerang.com
