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.

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.

During this online course at Toronto Metropolitan University, we surveyed the world’s major religions to gain a better understanding of their history and ritual. We explored the deep intersection of religion and culture and politics as we see how faith impacts both private lives and national and international politics.

In this new series, we explored both difficult and uplifting aspects of human spirituality. Religion is a powerful force in human affairs that impacts everything from politics to our highest ideals and this series examined some of the many facets of this fascinating aspect of human life.