What You Will Learn!
- Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Islam
- Islam cross culturally
- Myth and misconceptions surrounding Islam
- Nature of violence
Description
There are a lot of people who have experienced discrimination based on gender, nationality, race, or religious believes. Many minority groups continue to be discriminated against in modern society due to prejudice and fear. Decent people reject hostile behavior and discrimination but fail to analyze preconceived ideas that cause fear. If we can analyze our own misconceptions we can reduce bias and create a pluralistic society.
In order to create a peaceful society, we need to focus on our interpersonal skills, address hidden prejudice that leads to hostile behavior. Those who suffer the consequences of ill behavior experience, depression, anxiety, discrimination and it undermines their psychological-wellbeing.
In this short course, we can explore together what is Islam, who are Muslims, and what are some of the misconceptions.
The process of soulful learning helps us understand the world around us and give us the strength to overcome life difficult challenges. The simple fact is that spirituality has a huge impact on our thought process, behavior, and actions and how we interact with the world around us and with people of various faith traditions.
What will you learn?
1-Distinguish between cultural and religious differences
2-Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Islam
3-Dispel misconceptions and myths about Islam.
Who Should Attend!
- Graduate students studying world religion
- Anyone interested in interfaith & interreligious study program
- Educators who wish to explore cultural diversity
- Students who are interested in sociocultural Anthropology
