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.

During this session, we reviewed extracurricular approaches to religious studies in schools with the panel at Wilfrid Laurier University.

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.

We explored the history and unfolding of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, trying to better understand the differing perspectives on this issue and how it is experienced by different sides. We also looked at issues that specifically confront police related to this topic.

Brian was a guest speaker at the University of Toronto's business school, addressing a class titled "Managing People in the Context of Globalization." He spoke about religious literacy in work environments and how it contributes to a stronger, more productive workplace.

Staff from the engineering firm Ulteig took part in a 2-day session in Minneapolis about religious inclusion in the workplace.

We debriefed with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after two days of visiting sites of worship.

The papacy is arguably the oldest and most influential institution in human history. We explored its two thousand year history, exploring key figures and how they shaped and were in turn affected by world events.