Learning Objectives
Upon completion, you will:
- Understand how spirituality and critical race studies intersect to inform leadership in multiracial communities.
- Develop practical tools for fostering compassion, justice, and inclusion within diverse faith-based and community spaces.
- Apply psycho-spiritual healing practices to support personal and communal growth and well-being.
Course Components
Introduction
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Introduction
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How to Engage this Course
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The Role of Spirituality in Social Change
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What is Spirituality
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Reflecting on Our Stories
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Living a Both/And Approach
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Acting Liberatively as a Comtemplative Activist
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Exploring Critical Mixed Race Studies
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Histories of Emergence and Divergence
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Mixed Race Wounds and Gifts
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Introducing Raimon Panikkar as a Spiritual Guide
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Who was Raimon Panikkar and His Call to Peacemaking
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Unity vs Harmony and The Power of Hope
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What is Cosmotheandrism?
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Multiracial Cosmotheandrism
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A New Paradigm of Spiritual Leadership Toward Multi/Racial Justice
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Features and Benefits
This area is dedicated to highlight the features and benefits of the course, providing potential students with compelling reasons to enroll.
How This Equips Faith Leaders
This section is dedicated to explaining how the course equips faith leaders with necessary tools and insights.
Meet Your Instructor,
Rev. Dr. Aizaiah G. Yong, PhD
Rev. Dr. Aizaiah G. Yong, PhD is a passionate scholar, spiritual leader, and advocate for racial justice. With a rich cultural background rooted in Chinese Malaysian and Mexican American heritage, Dr. Yong brings a unique perspective to his work, combining deep knowledge in Christian spirituality and critical race studies. His focus on psychospiritual healing and compassion-based practices enables him to support individuals and communities as they navigate complex societal issues. Dr. Yong is dedicated to empowering leaders and communities through transformative learning and social justice advocacy.