Reclaiming the Center Projects
Adult Education Materials
Introduction
If the first decade of the 21st century has taught us nothing else, it most assuredly has taught us that some of the greatest challenges facing our society are inseparably linked to the increasing importance of religion in the world today and the decreasing numbers of Jews and Christians who are finding spiritual homes in either the synagogue or the church. This has come about because, in large measure, neither tradition has found constructive and creative ways of engaging well-educated and deeply committed congregants who make up the "center" of their respective communities.
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View the Table of Contents (PDF)
Reflections
Read reflections of participants involved in the scholarly conversation leading up to the development of this curriculum.
Continuing the Conversation
We would like to begin an online discussion forum where participants from across the country can discuss some of the ideas and questions that have emerged from the Reclaiming the Center Adult Education Series. If you are a participant in a pilot site and are interested in joining, please contact us via e-mail at info@icjs.org.
Curriculum writers:
Christopher M. Leighton, Executive Director and Protestant Scholar
Rosann M. Catalano, Associate Director and Roman Catholic Scholar
Adam Gregerman, Jewish Scholar
Ilyse S. Kramer, Educator and Project Director
Janis L. Koch, Associate Scholar and Project Editor
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Reclaiming the Center materials may not be duplicated or used without the express permission of the Institute for Christian & Jewish Studies.
