(February 9-13) - [ Open ] - In this online program, participants will learn about 5 religions in 5 days through classes and interviews with expert practitioners. These programs are very popular, and the feedback from attendees has been excellent.  Join today to learn from the comfort of your own home.

(December 11) - [ Open ] - Zoroastrianism is a tiny religion today but it is studied in every university religion department because, as the ancient religion of Persia, it may have been the first monotheism in the Middle East with a powerful influence on later monotheisms to come.

(January 28 - February 18) - [Open] - This brand new series titled Sounds, Spaces and Celebrations –The Feel of the World’s Religions explores how we experience world religions through our senses—soundscapes, sacred spaces, key holidays, and sacred texts. Each of the 4 talks examines multiple religious traditions rather than focusing on a single faith. This is a great opportunity to have something to look forward to in the doldrums of winter.

We explored why religious literacy is so vital to police and how it can help them do their important jobs more effectively.

College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario is an association of medical radiation and imaging technologists. We explored how religious literacy creates a sense of belonging at work and fosters connections that improve retention, communication and performance.

Religious Literacy and the Welcoming Workplace We discussed how religious literacy can help staff better connect with one another and better understand those seeking mental health services.

We explored best practices regarding police interactions with two minority communities where specific knowledge of practices and traditions can allow officers to act with more skill and in ways that foster more trust with police services.

In this session, Brian hadl dialogue with a speaker from the Christian community about how to create a workplace that is welcoming for Christians. This is part of a series with the Region of Peel, and included some basics about the tradition, things people don't know, misconceptions, and practical tips and advice.

In this session, Brian had dialogue with a speaker from the Jewish community about how to create a workplace that is welcoming to Jewish colleagues. This is part of a series with the Region of Peel, and included some basics about the tradition, things people don't know, misconceptions, and practical tips and advice.

We visited three houses of worship in the GTA with master's and PhD students from the University of Toronto's Centre for the Study of Religion. Brian got his PhD from this centre and looks forward to the opportunity to pay it back as we learn about religious communities in practice.