AMST 3005 Create Spaces for Civic Inclusion
March 10, 2021
In this course, you will learn how to enact long-term, proactive initiatives that bring together diverse coalitions across partisan lines, cultural identities, and faith groups. In particular, you will learn how to foster relationships with underrepresented communities whose voices are critical for inclusive governance and leadership. You will also learn strategies to elevate the reach and impact of your messaging to communities targeted by anti-Muslim bigotry.
Learning Objectives
- Identify proactive actions public officials can take to prevent anti-Muslim bigotry
- Identify religiously and culturally diverse community networks where opportunities for inclusion in public or governmental initiatives can be effectively received
- Understand how to create diverse coalitions and inclusive community dialogues that involve members across partisan lines, cultural and faith groups
- Identify opportunities for underrepresented communities’ involvement in governance and leadership cultivation
Syllabus
College, Graduate, Professional Development
- AMST 3000 Certificate in Civic Inclusion,
- AMST 3001 Understand Racialized Anti-Muslim Bigotry,
- AMST 3002 Envision Civics as an Antidote to Prejudice,
- AMST 3003 Explore Religious, Cultural, and Legal Literacy,
- AMST 3004 Prepare Crisis Mitigation Strategies,
- AMST 3005 Create Spaces for Civic Inclusion,
- AMST 3006 Implement Your Inclusion Initiative
Civic Education for a Common Good
We apply the U.S. Department of Education’s Consensus Statements about Constitutional Approaches for Teaching about Religion
▸ Our approach to religion is academic, not devotional;
▸ We strive for student awareness of religions, but do not press for student acceptance of any religion;
▸ We sponsor the study about religion, not the practice of religion;
▸ We expose students to a diversity of religious views, but may not impose any particular view;
▸ We educate about all religions, we do not promote or denigrate any religion;
▸ We inform students about religious beliefs and practices, it does not seek to conform students to any particular belief or practice.
We apply the American Academy of Religion’s “Religious Literacy Guidelines”
▸ “Religious Literacy Guidelines for College Students.” American Academy of Religion, 2019.
▸ “Teaching About Religion: AAR Guidelines for K-12 Public Schools.” American Academy of Religion, April 2010.
We apply the National Council for the Social Studies C3 Frameworks for Religious Studies
▸ College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards, “Religious Studies Companion Document for the C3 Framework.” Silver Spring, MD: National Council for the Social Studies, 2017.
