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15th Annual Religious Diversity Forum

Sunday, November 9, 2008

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

University of California - Irvine

Humanities Instructional Buildings

Co-Sponsored by:

Institute for Religious & Cultural Competency (IRCC)

Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity, UC Irvine

Department of Comparative Religion, Cal State University, Fullerton

To promote respect, understanding and appreciation among the many faith traditions in our communities.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

9:00 AM                  Registration

9:00-10:00 AM         Meditation / Fellowship / Displays

10:00-11:00 AM       Welcome / Interfaith Choir / Keynote Speaker Dr. Varun Soni

11:00-12:00 Noon    Youth Panel: "Navigating Spiritual Values in a Secular Society" - Moderated by Professor John Stupar

12:00-1:00 PM         Lunch Break - UCI Food Court

1:00-1:50 PM            Religion 101 Workshop: “Four Faith Traditions - Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Jew”

2:00-2:50 PM            Religion 101 Workshop: “Four Faith Traditions - Bahai, Islam, Latter Day Saints, Sikh”

3:00-4:00 PM            Professional Panel: “Conversion - Family Crisis or Blessing Challenges & Solutions” - Moderated by Dr. Benjamin Hubbard

Objectives:

·   Listen for understanding to people with different belief systems.

·      Identify one’s own belief system and how it impacts the judgments that cause conflict.

·      Heighten awareness and sensitivity to opportunities for conflict resolution

·      Speak clearly from the heart with awareness and sensitivity.

·      Communicate with courage and compassion while respecting others.

The Institute for Religious and Cultural Competency (IRCC) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID #330849620.

15th Annual Religious Diversity Forum

Children and Faith: Exploring Spiritual Values

Keynote Speaker: DR. VARUN SONI

USC Dean of Religious Life

PICTURE AND BIO OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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15th ANNUAL RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY FORUM

Registration

Registration Fee: $35 or more

Students: $15

Mail your registration by October 29, 2008 to

JACKIE SHAY REIGEL

IRCC Secretary

1427 Regatta Road

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Or register on line through PayPal at www.ocinterfaith.org

Make checks payable to IRCC

Please include the following information:

Your Name

Address

Phone

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Are you seeking CEUs?

For further information contact: Prany Sananikone, Director of Diversity Relations & Educational Programs, Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity, at (949) 824-4549.

The Institute for Religious and Cultural Competency (IRCC) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID #330849620.