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🌍 Happy Arab American Heritage Month! As we honor the culture, heritage and history of the diverse peoples of the Arab world, we're highlighting Wadjda, the debut film from Saudi writer-director Haifaa al-Mansour!
This delightful narrative film about a young Saudi girl who desperately wants a bicycle was the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the first feature-length film made by a female Saudi director.
Our Wadjda Curriculum Guide for grades 6-12 features a lesson plan about director Haifaa al-Mansour and her pioneering film achievement! The curriculum guide also introduces students to Saudi Arabia and Islam, and provides a great starting point for discussing gender equality.
Learn where to watch this wonderful film and get free lesson plans! 👇
#Movies #Education #Homeschooling #Wadjda #HaifaaAlMansour #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth #AAHM #SaudiArabia #GenderEquity #Islam #WorldReligions #FilmStudies #FilmHistory #WomenInFilm #MENA
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I'm not a hard #agnostic arguing that metaphysical truth is absolutely unknowable, but I know enough about #WorldReligions and philosophy to know that the arguments I've encountered for metaphysical claims are all bunk, which makes me deeply uninterested in metaphysics. But we could work together to make the world a better place! I'm not interested in Christian modernism which eschews claims about evil and seeks merely to comfort the comfortable. I want to be challenged to be a better person!
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Happy Passover! This week is the perfect time to share with students the deeply moving story of the Passover dinner held on set during the making of Schindler's List. You can learn all about it in our free Schindler's List teaching guide. 👇
#Passover #Pesach #SchindlersList #ChagSameach #FilmHistory #History #Education #Homeschooling #WorldReligions #Movies
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For International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 15, we are highlighting resources to help you counter islamophobia in your learning environments.
Equip your students with religious literacy and cultural competence skills by introducing them to Islam with film! These free lesson plans are based on award-winning films from around the world, including He Named Me Malala (Pakistan/UK), The Neighborhood Storyteller (Syria/Jordan), and Wadjda (Saudi Arabia).
These materials are appropriate for elementary school, middle school and high school; they can also work well for adult/higher ed, HR trainings and professional development, public screenings and community group settings.
Learn more:
#Islamophobia #Islam #ReligiousLiteracy #WorldReligions #Education #Homeschooling #Movies #SocialEmotionalLearning
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Educator friends, you may be scrambling to work out how to respond to current geopolitical events in your classrooms this week.
We've put together a list of our resources that might be helpful: classroom ready lessons for grades 4-12 and global education films, many of which stream for free.
Teach about the People and Culture of Iran
https://journeysinfilm.org/teach-about-iran-with-film/Teach about Syria
https://journeysinfilm.org/teach-about-syria-with-film/Teach about Islam
https://journeysinfilm.org/teach-about-islam-with-film/Teach about World Religions
https://journeysinfilm.org/teach-about-world-religions-with-film/Teach about World Geography and Country Profile Resources
https://journeysinfilm.org/teach-world-geography-with-film/Teach about Refugees
https://journeysinfilm.org/bring-refugee-stories-to-your-classroom/Anti-bias Webinar to counter Islamophobia and Antisemitism -- free, on demand, for PD credit
https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/anti-bias-education-using-mediaIf we can do anything else to help you out right now or answer questions for you, just let us know.
#Education #Homeschooling #Iran #Syria #MENA #Movies #Islam #Refugees #WorldReligions #TeacherTraining #TeachingResources
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Happy Ramadan! Looking for educational resources to teach about Islam? Check out our classroom-ready lessons for films centering Muslim stories from all over the world!
Children of Heaven (Iran)
He Named Me Malala (Pakistan)
Resisterhood (Egypt / USA)
The Neighborhood Storyteller (Syria / Jordan)
Wadjda (Saudi Arabia)
The Story of God (Global)Learn more at the link. Ramadan Mubarak!
#Education #Edutooters #Homeschooling #Islam #Ramadan #GlobalEducation #WorldReligions #Movies #Documentaries
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🌍 Celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week with film! We're highlighting our teaching resources for global education films to bring World Religions alive in your classroom. Get classroom-ready lesson plans to teach about major world religions with award-winning films like He Named Me Malala, Schindler's List, The Story of God with Morgan Freeman and more. For grades 4-12, higher ed, adult ed.
Explore these amazing films and free teaching materials at the link:
#WorldInterfaithHarmonyWeek #InterfaithHarmonyWeek #ReligiousLiteracy #WorldReligions #Education #Homeschooling #Edutooters #SocialStudies #GlobalEducation #Movies
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🎁 The best gifts come from the heart. Give your students the gift of WADJDA, the delightful story of a convention-defying Saudi girl whose heart is set on the impossible goal of getting a bicycle, from Saudi Arabia's first woman director Haifaa Al Mansour. It's a great film for grades 6-12 & also for watching as a family!
#HaifaaAlMansour #SaudiArabia #GlobalEducation #WorldReligions #Education #Movies #Homeschooling #Edutooters #Islam #Wadjda #MENA #ReligiousLiteracy
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WORLD RELIGIONS CONFERENCE DELEGATES TALK COMBATTING HATE
On Nov. 23, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at hosted the 43rd World Religions Conference (WRC) at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, becoming a hub for dialogue, reflection and education, drawing on religious scholars, community leaders and students to explore the pressing social challenge of combating hate.
The conference brings voices together from major world religions, Indigenous faiths and non-religious perspectives to foster understanding and encourage harmonious living.
This year, representatives from Sikhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Indigenous traditions and Humanism shared how their teachings and lived experiences can help confront prejudice. Nabeela Rana, WRC organizer and member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, highlighted the conference’s neutrality and inclusivity.
“Every year, there are more people coming, and every year we see more interest because of the nature of this conference…we’re giving eight faiths or philosophies a chance to speak,” Rana said.
The event participants explained that hate, whether it’s personal or systematic, thrives on fear and ignorance. Upkar Singh, a community worker and leader representing the Sikh perspective, explained that hate stems from fear, while love and understanding unite communities. He cited historical examples of courage and compassion, such as the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, for the freedom of other traditions, and Guru Nanak’s teachings of nirbhau (without fear), nirvair (without hatred).
“By carrying that same fearlessness, only then can we stand against hate, united and strong,” Singh said.
Shiv Talwar, president of the Spiritual Heritage Education Network and Hindu representative at the WRC, said spiritual practices transform individuals from within to overcome hatred.
“If we want to stop hate, we have to even change our biochemistry…our love is biochemistry driven. Our hate is also biochemistry driven too,” he said.
Mindfulness, breathwork, and contemplative practices were presented as tools to cultivate empathy and awareness.
Farhan Iqbal, an Imam from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, highlighted Islam’s emphasis on conviction and peaceful engagement, recalling the Prophet Muhammad’s resilience in the face of threats.
“[O]ver time, God granted [the Prophet] conviction and the yaqeen, the strength of belief to convey [His] message,” Iqbal said.
He urged attendees to engage with understanding and dialogue.
Father Toby Collins, a pastor from St. Mary Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, offered a Christian perspective, emphasizing the idea of transforming hate and prejudice through love and forgiveness. He draws on biblical teachings and encourages attendees to pray for those who caused harm, underscoring the power of community and the need to protect joy while serving other people within our community.
“When we pray for other people …there becomes an opportunity to grow an awareness of what we really need, where we can find it, and we can move better towards forgiveness,” Collins said.
Jay Judkowitz, president of Temple Shalom, a Reform Jewish synagogue, highlighted teachings on community and teshuva, the process of repentance and restitution.
“While we are commanded to do teshuva, we are also supposed to accept it,” Judkowitz said. “If you just keep punishing people, the world’s never going to improve.”
Similarly, Mitra Barua, an assistant professor of Asian Studies and a Buddhist Scholar in Residence at the Martin Luther University College, said Buddhist traditions emphasized introspection and mindful reflection to prevent hatred from taking root.
“Buddha guided leaders to examine their own greed, delusion, and aversion before taking harmful action, encouraging individuals to find answers within themselves,” he said.
Clarence Cachagee, founder of the Crow Shield Lodge, a Mishkegowak Chapleau Cree, and the Indigenous speaker at the conference, explained that Indigenous teachings emphasized the sacred connection between the land, ancestors, and prayer. Cachagee shared that prayer, tobacco, and drums are central to maintaining harmony and grounding oneself in community.
“Our drum, when we play our drums, it’s a form of prayer…all of those things come from the land, from home,” Cachagee said.
Finally, Sassan Sanei, A philosopher representing Humanist perspectives during the conference, highlighted that moral responsibility does not require formal religious structures.
“We don’t need a formal structure or organizational hierarchy…we just need to know what’s right and what’s wrong,” Sanei said.
He emphasized empathy, compassion, and reason as guiding principles for confronting hate.
Throughout the conference, recurring themes emerged: fear and ignorance which fuel division, but courage, compassion, introspection, and community build bridges. Faith and philosophy, whether religious or secular, provide tools to recognize hate, transform behavior and foster understanding.
As Rana noted, interfaith engagement represents a path forward for societies seeking unity amid diversity.
“The World Religions Conference continues to offer a platform for dialogue, reflection and education, calling on attendees to build a society rooted in compassion, understanding and the shared effort to combat hate,” Rana said.
By bringing together diverse voices, the WRC demonstrated that understanding and empathy are essential tools in the fight against hate.
#ahmadiyya #amrProduct #clarenceCachagee #CommunityLeaders #crowShieldLodge #Education #engineering #farhanIqbal #guruTeghBahadurJi #OTTO #reflection #SangjunHan #sassanSanei #sikhGuru #spiritualHeritageEducationNetwork #stMaryOurLadyOfTheSevenSorrowsRomanCatholicChurch #WorldReligions #worldReligionsConference
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Celebrate World Meditation Day with film + free experiential lesson plans for grades 5-12. These free teaching resources include engaging meditation activities that students love. A great way to introduce students to world religions, Buddhism, and global education while teaching emotional regulation skills.
These are great resources for Meditation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
@education @edutooters #WorldMeditationDay #MeditationMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #Education #Edutooters #Homeschooling #WorldReligions #SocialStudies #Buddhism
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Celebrate Buddha Day with film! Also known as Vesak, Buddha Jayanti, and Buddha Purnima, this Buddhist festival marking the birth of the founder of Buddhism is celebrated in many branches of Buddhism around the world.
We have curated a collection of films + free experiential lesson plans for grades 5-12 to help you introduce students to Buddhism in social studies and religious literacy classes, today and all year round. 1/2
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Pope Francis called for respect for the environment, reminding us that the Earth is both a sister and a loving mother to us, on which we have too often inflicted harm. We offer a special lesson plan for Francesco, the Pope Francis documentary by Evgeny Afineevsky, to help you inspire students about the environment. 1/2
#PopeFrancis #EarthMonth #EnvironmentalEducation #Pontifex #Education #Edutooters #Homeschooling #WorldReligions @education @edutooters
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Teach about Islam with film. We're highlighting some of our favorite global education films that center Muslim stories to help you teach about Islam and counter Islamophobia all year round.
Learn more and get free teaching resources for these engaging films:
https://journeysinfilm.org/articles/teach-about-islam-with-film/
#SocialStudies #GlobalEducation #TeachingResources #Islam #WorldReligions #Religion #Education #Homeschooling @education @edutooters
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‼️NEW ARTICLE‼️
CaoDaism stands out as a unique religion that combines elements of different traditions. Born in the 20th century, CaoDaism is a syncretic belief system that integrates elements of Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Christianity, creating a harmonious spiritual mosaic. ⤵️
#Caodaism, #Vietnam, #Travel #AsianCulture, #DiscoverVietnam, #WorldReligions, #SpiritualEducation, #CulturalDiversity, #WonderfulVietnam, #ReligiousTraditions, #TravelWithSoul
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⭐ Our Civics and Civic Engagement Collection includes three films that are great to teach for Women's History Month: Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down, He Named Me Malala, and The Neighborhood Storyteller. The last two films are also great choices to share with students for Ramadan.
https://journeysinfilm.org/product/civics-civic-engagement-lessons/
#CivicLearningWeek #CivicEducation #Education #Homeschooling #WomensHistoryMonth #Ramadan #Islam #WorldReligions @education @edutooters
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Celebrate women leaders and role models with film for International Women's Day! We have curated ten documentaries that present engaging stories from around the globe about inspirational women of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. These are great for teaching global education, social studies, world religions, women's studies and more -- for middle school, high school, and higher education. 1/2
https://religionmatters.org/2024/03/14/ten-documentary-films-that-celebrate-women-of-faith/
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD #IWD2025 #WomensHistoryMonth #Education #Edutooters #WorldReligions #ReligiousLiteracy #Homeschooling @education @edutooters @religion @film
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Celebrate Islam with film! Teach with films centering Muslim stories plus our Story of God unit about Islam for Ramadan and all year long. Get our free teaching guides with cross-curriculum lessons for award-winning global education films.
https://journeysinfilm.org/articles/teach-about-islam-with-film/
#Ramadan #Islam #TeachingResources #Education #Edutooters #Homeschooling #GlobalEducation #WorldReligions #ReligiousStudies #Teachers #Teaching #Homeschooling @education @edutooters
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January 29 is Canadian National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack & Action Against Islamophobia. We're highlighting global education films that center Muslim stories to help you teach about Islam and counter Islamophobia all year round.
Learn more: https://journeysinfilm.org/articles/teach-about-islam-with-film/
#GlobalEducation #AntibiasEducation #Islam #Islamophobia #Education #Edutooters #WorldReligions #Teachers #Teaching #Homeschooling @education @edutooters @film
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Bring calm to your classroom with mindfulness and meditation. These experiential learning lessons introduce students to practical mindfulness skills that promote emotional regulation and help lower stress. The lessons also introduce students to Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhist Mandala art. For grades 4-12.
#SelfCare #MentalHealth #SocialEmotionalLearning #Meditation #Mindfulness #Buddhism #WorldReligions #Education #Homeschooling @education @edutooters
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Learn more about celebrating Islam with film and get our free educational resources. 7/7
https://journeysinfilm.org/articles/teach-about-islam-with-film/
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Plus for a broad introduction to Islam, The Story of God with Morgan Freeman. 6/7
https://journeysinfilm.org/product/the-story-of-god/
#IslamicHistoryMonth #WorldReligions #ReligiousStudies #SocialStudies #MorganFreeman #Docuseries
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Celebrate Islam with film for Canadian Islamic History Month. We have free lesson plans and discussion guides to help you teach about Islam with film, including... 1/7
#Islam #IslamicHistoryMonth #WorldReligions #GlobalEducation #CanadianTeachers #Teachers #Teaching #Education #Edutooters #Homeschooling @education @edutooters @film
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🍎 Happy World Teachers' Day! We're spotlighting 5 heartwarming films that celebrate educators from around the world. Each film offers an inspiring story + reminds us to appreciate & celebrate teachers today & every day.
Get our free teaching resources to help you share these films with your learning community. Learn more:
#WorldTeachersDay #InternationalTeachersDay #Education #Edutooters #Teachers #Teaching #ReligiousEducation #ReligiousLiteracy #ReligiousStudies #Judaism #Islam #Catholicism #Christianity #Hinduism #WorldReligions #GlobalEducation @educators @edutooters @film
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Film is a powerful tool for cultivating understanding and countering bias. Counter Islamophobia and teach empathy, critical thinking and cultural competence with acclaimed global education films that center Muslim stories plus our classroom-ready lesson plans and discussion guides. For grades 4-12.
https://journeysinfilm.org/articles/teach-about-islam-with-film/
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#SocialJusticeEducation #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching #Education #Edutooters #Homeschooling #Islam #Islamophobia #WorldReligions #SocialStudies #ReligiousStudies @edutooters @education
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We're boosting this Call for Proposals for our friends at Religion Matters - https://religionmatters.org/. They do good work supporting educators who are teaching about world religions — and their editor is a joy to work with.
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Call for Proposals
The Religion Matters Blog offers a venue for religious studies educators and scholars to share their views on why religion matters today:
- K-16 Perspectives on religious literacy in the classroom.
- Lesson Plans for K-12 Educators.
- Syllabuses for Higher Education.
- Religion in the Public Sphere.If you are interested in submitting to the Religions Matter Blog, complete the submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PWAWSWvSqrIV9ac4uUCg8X5AJqImVurn4NFERwEl2FE/viewform?edit_requested=true.
Boosts for reach appreciated!
#Education #Edutooters #ReligiousStudies #ReligiousLiteracy #GlobalEducation #Buddhism #Christianity #Hinduism #Islam #Judaism #WorldReligions @education @edutooters @religion @religiousstudies @academicchatter
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Our Executive Director Jen Fischer shares recommendations + free resources for countering Islamophobia through film for Religion Matters.
#Islamophobia #Islam #AntibiasEducation #Education #GlobalEducation #Religion #ReligiousLiteracy #ReligiousEducation #ReligiousStudies #WorldReligions #SocialStudies #SocialEmotionalLearning #K12 #K16 #HigherEd #Homeschooling
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Let's talk about Religious Literacy as a part of Social Studies and Global Education.
You may have caught the news that Oklahoma's chief education officer just announced that all Oklahoma schools are required to incorporate the Bible and the Ten Commandments in their curricula, effective immediately.
via https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/27/us/oklahoma-schools-bible-curriculum/index.htmlWe are a 501(c)3 non-profit and thus we cannot and will not discuss the political aspects of this statement. (Please likewise keep that out of our comments.)
However we will say that we are big fans of global education and literacy in world religions.
If you are a teacher who is looking for resources to balance out your curriculum, we have some great tools to help you teach about world religions with film, which we will set out in the thread below. All of our resources are free, always.
#Oklahoma #OklahomaTeachers #Education #GlobalEducation #Religion #ReligiousLiteracy #ReligiousEducation #ReligiousStudies #WorldReligions #K12 #K16 #HigherEd 1/3
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Harmony Of All Religions (Sarvadharma Samanvy, English Edition) — Exploring Inner Light and Sound Meditation in the Great World Religions and Sant Mat, by Swami SantSevi Ji Maharaj :
http://archive.org/stream/HarmonyOfAllReligions/Harmony-Of-All-Religions#page/n0/mode/1upVideo Satsang:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on-CGUa5Q1w#worldreligions #meditation #spirituality #Satsang #radhasoami #Santmat #Sant_Mat #Spiritual #SpiritualBooks #India #InnerLightAndSound #Gnosis #SoulTravel #Consciousness