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Head of School Symposium

Religious Pluralism
For the 2011-12 school year the Lake Forest Academy community will be exploring the topic of

Relgious Pluralism: Education, Progress, and Peace

 
Religious pluralism describes an active commitment to learn about others' beliefs and perspectives, as well as a commitment to discover, articulate, and celebrate shared values. One does not have to be religious to engage in this dialogue; secular, atheist and agnostic people can be religious pluralists. 

From the committee: "Our goal is to provide our community with opportunities to enrich their understanding of various faith traditions and philosophical perspectives, to learn about the values shared across various faiths and traditions, and to provide a forum for students, faculty, and staff to share their own philosophies and beliefs. We hope to accomplish this through curricular initiatives, speakers, visits to various centers of worship, student panels, a film series, and a trip."

 
Suggested Resources
The Faith Divide
An excellent  article from the Washington Post by Eboo Patel. It outlines the importance of teaching students about the world’s religions and their interactions.

Suggested Books on the topic of Religious Pluralism
Compiled by the Head of School Symposium committee to provide a robust list of resources available on the topic of religious pluralism.
Upcoming Symposium Events
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Spring Break Trip Information
Tour Registration Form
Students: this form must be completed and submitted to Ms. Schlosser by Monday, Nov. 28 (the day you return from Thanksgiving break).

Spring Break Trip Information
Information about the Spring Break trip to Egypt, Jordan, and Israel

Spring Break Trip Application
The applications for this trip are due November 10.
Head of School Symposium Guest Speaker Series
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Published: 11/16/2011