Building Bridges is a world religions program to deepen youth’s understanding of the dynamic, fascinating, and varied world in which they live.  It seeks to broaden their knowledge of humanity and embolden their spiritual search.  Throughout the year we will visit seven different places of worship representing the following religions: Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christian (Catholic, Baptist and Presbyterian.)


Topics:

  1.  Introduction to Building Bridges (2 sessions)
  2. Judaism (4 sessions)
  3. Buddhism (4 sessions)
  4. Hinduism (3 sessions)
  5. Other Eastern Religions (1 session)
  6. Paganism (1 session)
  7. Indigenous Religions (2 sessions)
  8. Islam (4 sessions)
  9. Christianity (7 sessions)
  10.  Five New Religions (1 session)
  11. Cults (1 session)
  12. Humanism (1 session)
  13. Atheism and Agnosticism (1 session)
  14. Unitarian Universalism (2 sessions)
  15. Bridges Built–closing session