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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University
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We advance interreligious and intercultural scholarship, understanding, dialogue, and grassroots cooperation in the U.S. & around the globe. Our programs train leaders to navigate religious diversity, practice dialogue, and promote civic engagement.
With funding from the Philadelphia Funders Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial, we will be launching a training course for public historians/tour guides early in the new year.
Stay tuned for details!

#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Last weekend, our Dialogue Institute team led a training for Philadelphia tour guides on addressing the topic of religion from a pluralistic perspective.

#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
TONIGHT! Our second webinar will be tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET. This event will feature a panel discussion for K-12 educators. A certificate for 1.5 contact hours will be provided to participants upon completion of a brief survey.

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with the Dialogue Institute on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.

📅 Oct 16 | 7–8:30 pm ET
🧾 Earn 1.5 contact hours + certificate of completion
💻 Free registration: bit.ly/4gS9hpV

Join us to learn how to teach about religion responsibly
October 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
**Open to all #K12 educators!** Join us today on Zoom with K-12 specialist Dr. Tim Hall! (@religionmatters.bsky.social)

Upon completing a brief survey, participants will receive a certificate for 1.5 contact hours.

Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#publicschools #education #k12schools
October 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Are you a #K12 educator looking to learn more about discussing the topic of #religion in the #classroom? Join us for a free Zoom session with Dr. Tim Hall, a specialist in religious literacy #education on October 16th at 7 PM!

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Dialogue Institute is honored to announce that we have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial.

View all awardees here: www.phila2026fund.org/grants-index/

Learn more about our upcoming events: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...
October 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Registration is open to all educators! We would love to have you join the conversation. #K12 #education #classroomtopics
I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with @dialogueinst.bsky.social on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV

#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join us for a Zoom event!
Open to all #K12 educators. This 90-minute session will feature a brief lecture by Dr. David Krueger and Dr. Zain Abdullah, followed by a panel discussion to share ideas for curriculum related to the #Semiquincentennial

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
#K12 Educators - join us for this Zoom event on October 16th, 2025!
I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with @dialogueinst.bsky.social on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV

#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
September 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with @dialogueinst.bsky.social on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV

#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
September 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Explore the latest research published in the Journal of Ecumenical Studies! 📚

You can read our latest blog posts here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-20

#blog #philadelphia #religion #dialogue #interreligiousdialogue
July 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The Dialogue Institute's 2024 Annual Report is now available on our website. Learn about some of the amazing programs we've been working on! 📰

Read and download now: dialogueinstitute.org/annual-reports
Annual Reports — Dialogue Institute
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July 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Our 2025 SUSI Students arrived last week, and we jumped right into exploring Philadelphia. Students have enjoyed tours and lectures at historic locations, participated in community service at a local food pantry, and even got to visit the famous "Portal" now on display in the city! 🌇
July 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Dialogue Institute Program and Administrative Director Andi Laudisio orchestrated a student training at Harriton High School this May, focusing on fostering conflict resolution skills. The workshop guided high school students through the essential components of meaningful #dialogue.
May 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Extending a special thanks to another Dialogue Institute intern, Armin Firouzi! Armin worked with the Dialogue Institute in 2024 as a Study of the U.S. Institutes Program Associate.
May 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We'd like to extend our thanks to one of our recent Temple University interns, Caitlin Zielinski! Caitlin started working with us in 2024 as a Study of the U.S. Institutes Program Associate and later continued her work with our organization at the Journal of Ecumenical Studies.
May 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Today, at the World Affairs Council, I spoke with a group of human rights activists, educators, & law enforcement officials from Indonesia. We discussed dialogue & teaching strategies for building sustained relationships across religious differences & reducing violence. @dialogueinst.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Whether you're a professor seeking to enhance your lectures, a church group pursuing deeper connections, or a K-12 educator looking to spark excitement in your students, our tours offer a unique twist on traditional learning experiences.

#religion #history #tours #America250 #Semiquincentennial
April 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Two weeks ago, the Dialogue Institute and the University of Pennsylvania collaborated on an in-person training focused on adaptive leadership in rapidly changing environments and how bias impedes leadership.

Read more here: penntoday.upenn.edu/title-VI-off...

#community #education #dialogue
April 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This afternoon, DI Staff Member Andi Laudisio will lead a group from the Community Change Collaborative in a discussion about #dialogue and #community values. We look forward to sharing ideas about how to best cultivate community, bridge cultural gaps, and support international students and groups.
April 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Last week, we met with 60 K-12 teachers from Lower Merion to discuss combatting antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias in classrooms. Led by David Krueger, Jason Holtzman, and Majid Alsayegh, our discussion highlighted the power of #dialogue to foster #understanding across differences.

#K12education
April 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The session is part of a series on Dialogue and Difficult Conversations for the selected group of North Penn High Schoolers.

Special thanks to Dr. Dave Hall, Dr. Pam Hart, and Kyle Hassler, for organizing and supporting this initiative.
March 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A group of North Penn High School students were nominated to attend a workshop on how to have meaningful conversations hosted by the Dialogue Institute. Dr. Laudisio led a 2-hour workshop that introduced students to dialogue skills and tools and facilitated practice scenarios for participants.
March 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM