The Dialogue Institute at Temple University
@dialogueinst.bsky.social
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
Stay tuned for details!
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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
Stay tuned for details!
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
Millions of visitors are expected to come to Philadelphia for the Semiquincentennial next year, and tour guides in the city need to be prepared to facilitate difficult conversations. To kickstart training, we were grateful to work with the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides on this training.
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Millions of visitors are expected to come to Philadelphia for the Semiquincentennial next year, and tour guides in the city need to be prepared to facilitate difficult conversations. To kickstart training, we were grateful to work with the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides on this training.
The group had an engaging walking conversation, discussing the anti-Catholic riots and the burning of St. Augustine's Church, Rebecca Gratz's efforts to build institutions that supported Jewish immigrants, and the role of Mother Bethel African Methodist Church in the early abolition movement.
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The group had an engaging walking conversation, discussing the anti-Catholic riots and the burning of St. Augustine's Church, Rebecca Gratz's efforts to build institutions that supported Jewish immigrants, and the role of Mother Bethel African Methodist Church in the early abolition movement.
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
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 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
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
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...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 23, 2025 at 2:57 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...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
**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
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
**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
Upon completing a brief survey, participants will receive a certificate for 1.5 contact hours.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#publicschools #education #k12schools
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...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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...
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
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...
View all awardees here: www.phila2026fund.org/grants-index/
Learn more about our upcoming events: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
You can read our latest blog posts here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-20
#blog #philadelphia #religion #dialogue #interreligiousdialogue
July 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
You can read our latest blog posts here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-20
#blog #philadelphia #religion #dialogue #interreligiousdialogue
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
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! 🌇
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
#religion #history #tours #America250 #Semiquincentennial
April 29, 2025 at 2:37 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
#religion #history #tours #America250 #Semiquincentennial
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
Read more here: penntoday.upenn.edu/title-VI-off...
#community #education #dialogue
April 23, 2025 at 2:19 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
Read more here: penntoday.upenn.edu/title-VI-off...
#community #education #dialogue
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
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.
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
#K12education
April 2, 2025 at 1:19 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
#K12education
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.
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
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.
Special thanks to Dr. Dave Hall, Dr. Pam Hart, and Kyle Hassler, for organizing and supporting this initiative.
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
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.
📣 ATTENTION: Only TWO days left to submit your City of Brotherly Love (COBL) Institute applications! 📣
The deadline to apply is March 5, 2025, by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
The deadline to apply is March 5, 2025, by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
March 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
📣 ATTENTION: Only TWO days left to submit your City of Brotherly Love (COBL) Institute applications! 📣
The deadline to apply is March 5, 2025, by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
The deadline to apply is March 5, 2025, by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
Today, Dr. Leonard Swidler and Dr. David Krueger came together to take in the view of #Philadelphia from above.
The city's skyline painted a picture of history & modernity, with iconic landmarks standing out including the William Penn statue, the Cathedral Basilica & the Latter-day Saints Temple.
The city's skyline painted a picture of history & modernity, with iconic landmarks standing out including the William Penn statue, the Cathedral Basilica & the Latter-day Saints Temple.
February 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Today, Dr. Leonard Swidler and Dr. David Krueger came together to take in the view of #Philadelphia from above.
The city's skyline painted a picture of history & modernity, with iconic landmarks standing out including the William Penn statue, the Cathedral Basilica & the Latter-day Saints Temple.
The city's skyline painted a picture of history & modernity, with iconic landmarks standing out including the William Penn statue, the Cathedral Basilica & the Latter-day Saints Temple.
Get the #facts about our upcoming K-12 Institute made possible by @nehgov.bsky.social
When: July 28 - August 8, 2025
Where: Temple University in Philadelphia
Application Page: www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
Application Deadline: March 5, 2025, 11:59 pm Pacific
Stipend: $2200
When: July 28 - August 8, 2025
Where: Temple University in Philadelphia
Application Page: www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
Application Deadline: March 5, 2025, 11:59 pm Pacific
Stipend: $2200
January 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Get the #facts about our upcoming K-12 Institute made possible by @nehgov.bsky.social
When: July 28 - August 8, 2025
Where: Temple University in Philadelphia
Application Page: www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
Application Deadline: March 5, 2025, 11:59 pm Pacific
Stipend: $2200
When: July 28 - August 8, 2025
Where: Temple University in Philadelphia
Application Page: www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
Application Deadline: March 5, 2025, 11:59 pm Pacific
Stipend: $2200
**Please share this opportunity with any K-12 educators in your network who may be interested!**
Those who work in public or private schools, museums, or other institutions are all encouraged to apply.
cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
Those who work in public or private schools, museums, or other institutions are all encouraged to apply.
cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
January 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
**Please share this opportunity with any K-12 educators in your network who may be interested!**
Those who work in public or private schools, museums, or other institutions are all encouraged to apply.
cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
Those who work in public or private schools, museums, or other institutions are all encouraged to apply.
cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply
Need some last-minute holiday gift ideas? Check out this list of 31 books reviewed by the Journal of Ecumenical Studies in 2024!
Read our 2024 Book Review Round-Up here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...
Read our 2024 Book Review Round-Up here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...
December 23, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Need some last-minute holiday gift ideas? Check out this list of 31 books reviewed by the Journal of Ecumenical Studies in 2024!
Read our 2024 Book Review Round-Up here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...
Read our 2024 Book Review Round-Up here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...