Free religious literacy workshops

Following the success of our religious literacy workshops last year we will be holding two further free workshops in November, one in London and one in Birmingham.

November 7th 2012, 9.30am-4.30pm, (Note new venue) Goldsmiths, University of London *** Waiting List open ***
November 8th 2012, 9.30am-4.30pm, Birmingham University *** Register Now – Places Available ***

One of the key findings of our previous evaluation was the widespread perception of the potential value added in HEIs by engagement with issues of religious faith at a time of economic and social stress. For example, working with faith groups institutions can provide a more religiously literate student experience, avoid expensive and divisive equality litigation, promote a culture of openness, trust and enquiry, and work in community partnerships to prevent the divisions which often arise when there is financial strain and high levels of unemployment.

These free workshops will explore the processes, impacts and experiences of developing strategy in relation to religion in higher education settings. There will also be opportunities to meet with counterparts in other institutions and in faith-related settings to exchange skills and learning and consider potential for partnership and networking around these issues.


Sessions will be held on:

• Equality and diversity
• Student experience
• Good campus relations

Confirmed speakers include:

• Professor Martin Stringer, Birmingham University
• Professor Adam Dinham, Goldsmiths, University of London
• Eileen Fry, Derby Multifaith Centre
• Rev’d Dr Jeremy Clines, Sheffield University
• Martha Shaw, Goldsmiths, University of London
• Dr Matthew Francis, Goldsmiths, University of London

Places are limited and registration is now open at:

http://religiousliteracyhe.org/events-2/registration/

We very much hope you will be able to join us and look forward to hearing from you. If you would like further information please download this poster or contact us.