Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to gain in-depth knowledge of the diversity, equity, and inclusion aspects of a religion. (USLOs 1.4, 2.3, 4.3, 6.2, 7.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3)
Instructions
If you wish to choose a religion not on this site, email/text me with your request.
Students will collect the information and format a 10- to 12-slide presentation. Your presentation should include your research on all the following prompts, in the given order.
Part 1
Cultural and DEI issues
Part 2
Application prompt
Consider the following case study to determine how your chosen religion would respond to the questions below:
The Forrest Community Center (FCC) is a community organization that serves a very diverse population, including people from all types of denominations, generations, ethnicities, racial identities, and so on. This tremendous diversity creates challenges for the staff who wish to support everyone yet still respect those who follow traditional religious doctrines. The organization’s leaders do not want to exclude or alienate anyone.
Sometimes the FCC hosts fundraisers that celebrate LGBTQIA issues and identity. Other times the FCC has honored the accomplishments of women who have taken leadership roles typically reserved for men in their respective religions. Some believe the FCC’s leadership has preferred to hire those who actively practice their religion versus those who identify as non-religious, which could amount to religious discrimination.