The Dialogue Institute at Temple University
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We advance interreligious and intercultural scholarship, understanding, dialogue, and grassroots cooperation in the U.S. & around the globe. Our programs train leaders to navigate religious diversity, practice dialogue, and promote civic engagement.
Last week, the outdoor exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House was dismantled and removed. Unveiled in 2010, the monument contained information about nine enslaved people whom George Washington brought with him to the nation’s “first White House,” and discussed his history as a slaveowner.
January 27, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Last week, the outdoor exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House was dismantled and removed. Unveiled in 2010, the monument contained information about nine enslaved people whom George Washington brought with him to the nation’s “first White House,” and discussed his history as a slaveowner.
ON THIS DAY IN 1743, John Fitch was born. While he is mostly remembered as a pioneer of American steamboat travel, fewer people know that Fitch also helped to create space for Deist thought in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary era.
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#America250 #America250PA #ReligionInPhilly #religiousfreedom
January 21, 2026 at 5:34 PM
ON THIS DAY IN 1743, John Fitch was born. While he is mostly remembered as a pioneer of American steamboat travel, fewer people know that Fitch also helped to create space for Deist thought in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary era.
#America250 #America250PA #ReligionInPhilly #religiousfreedom
#America250 #America250PA #ReligionInPhilly #religiousfreedom
ON THIS DAY IN 1705, Benjamin Franklin was born. He spent his childhood in Boston but later moved to Philadelphia. Throughout his life, he worked with people of various faiths to pursue civic projects for the public good.
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#America250 #America250PA #ReligionInPhilly
January 18, 2026 at 2:43 AM
ON THIS DAY IN 1705, Benjamin Franklin was born. He spent his childhood in Boston but later moved to Philadelphia. Throughout his life, he worked with people of various faiths to pursue civic projects for the public good.
#America250 #America250PA #ReligionInPhilly
#America250 #America250PA #ReligionInPhilly
ON THIS DAY IN 1791, the first formal religious services were held at a meeting of the Free African Society. These services would form the foundation for the eventual organization of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas and Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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#America250
January 16, 2026 at 6:47 PM
ON THIS DAY IN 1791, the first formal religious services were held at a meeting of the Free African Society. These services would form the foundation for the eventual organization of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas and Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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#America250
All work can be completed remotely. The review editor will work closely with the senior co-editors, David Krueger, Benjamin Sax, Natana Delong-Bas & other staff.
If you are interested, please send a brief statement of interest and your CV to dk@dialogueinstitute.org.
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If you are interested, please send a brief statement of interest and your CV to dk@dialogueinstitute.org.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:03 PM
All work can be completed remotely. The review editor will work closely with the senior co-editors, David Krueger, Benjamin Sax, Natana Delong-Bas & other staff.
If you are interested, please send a brief statement of interest and your CV to dk@dialogueinstitute.org.
#bookreviews #academicjournal
If you are interested, please send a brief statement of interest and your CV to dk@dialogueinstitute.org.
#bookreviews #academicjournal
ON THIS DAY IN 1776 : Thomas Paine published "Common Sense," a pamphlet advocating for American independence from British rule, which had a significant influence on public opinion.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM
ON THIS DAY IN 1776 : Thomas Paine published "Common Sense," a pamphlet advocating for American independence from British rule, which had a significant influence on public opinion.
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#philadelphia #history #phillyhistory #america250 #america250pa #semiquincentennial
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#philadelphia #history #phillyhistory #america250 #america250pa #semiquincentennial
As we enter 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate many historic moments. While Philadelphia is widely known as the birthplace of American democracy, it is also the birthplace of American religious freedom.
January 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
As we enter 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate many historic moments. While Philadelphia is widely known as the birthplace of American democracy, it is also the birthplace of American religious freedom.
With funding from the Philadelphia Funders Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial, we will be launching a training course for public historians/tour guides early in the new year.
Stay tuned for details!
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
Stay tuned for details!
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
With funding from the Philadelphia Funders Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial, we will be launching a training course for public historians/tour guides early in the new year.
Stay tuned for details!
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
Stay tuned for details!
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
Last weekend, our Dialogue Institute team led a training for Philadelphia tour guides on addressing the topic of religion from a pluralistic perspective.
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Last weekend, our Dialogue Institute team led a training for Philadelphia tour guides on addressing the topic of religion from a pluralistic perspective.
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
#America250 #America250PA #religiousliteracy #pluralism
TONIGHT! Our second webinar will be tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET. This event will feature a panel discussion for K-12 educators. A certificate for 1.5 contact hours will be provided to participants upon completion of a brief survey.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
TONIGHT! Our second webinar will be tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET. This event will feature a panel discussion for K-12 educators. A certificate for 1.5 contact hours will be provided to participants upon completion of a brief survey.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#K12 teachers local to the #Philadelphia area - join our free tour experience this Saturday from 1 - 3:30 PM!
Register here: forms.gle/RQKf1oUCNQ32...
#k12philadelphia #education #tours #philadelphia
Register here: forms.gle/RQKf1oUCNQ32...
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Walking Tour: Religious Freedom and the Nation’s Founding in Philadelphia
This historic Philadelphia tour, hosted by Dr. David Krueger and Dr. Zain Abdullah, highlights the city's religious and cultural diversity, where the nation’s founding documents were written. This wal...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#K12 teachers local to the #Philadelphia area - join our free tour experience this Saturday from 1 - 3:30 PM!
Register here: forms.gle/RQKf1oUCNQ32...
#k12philadelphia #education #tours #philadelphia
Register here: forms.gle/RQKf1oUCNQ32...
#k12philadelphia #education #tours #philadelphia
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I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with the Dialogue Institute on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.
📅 Oct 16 | 7–8:30 pm ET
🧾 Earn 1.5 contact hours + certificate of completion
💻 Free registration: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
Join us to learn how to teach about religion responsibly
📅 Oct 16 | 7–8:30 pm ET
🧾 Earn 1.5 contact hours + certificate of completion
💻 Free registration: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
Join us to learn how to teach about religion responsibly
October 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with the Dialogue Institute on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.
📅 Oct 16 | 7–8:30 pm ET
🧾 Earn 1.5 contact hours + certificate of completion
💻 Free registration: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
Join us to learn how to teach about religion responsibly
📅 Oct 16 | 7–8:30 pm ET
🧾 Earn 1.5 contact hours + certificate of completion
💻 Free registration: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
Join us to learn how to teach about religion responsibly
**Open to all #K12 educators!** Join us today on Zoom with K-12 specialist Dr. Tim Hall! (@religionmatters.bsky.social)
Upon completing a brief survey, participants will receive a certificate for 1.5 contact hours.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#publicschools #education #k12schools
Upon completing a brief survey, participants will receive a certificate for 1.5 contact hours.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#publicschools #education #k12schools
October 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
**Open to all #K12 educators!** Join us today on Zoom with K-12 specialist Dr. Tim Hall! (@religionmatters.bsky.social)
Upon completing a brief survey, participants will receive a certificate for 1.5 contact hours.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#publicschools #education #k12schools
Upon completing a brief survey, participants will receive a certificate for 1.5 contact hours.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#publicschools #education #k12schools
Are you a #K12 educator looking to learn more about discussing the topic of #religion in the #classroom? Join us for a free Zoom session with Dr. Tim Hall, a specialist in religious literacy #education on October 16th at 7 PM!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Are you a #K12 educator looking to learn more about discussing the topic of #religion in the #classroom? Join us for a free Zoom session with Dr. Tim Hall, a specialist in religious literacy #education on October 16th at 7 PM!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Dialogue Institute is honored to announce that we have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial.
View all awardees here: www.phila2026fund.org/grants-index/
Learn more about our upcoming events: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...
View all awardees here: www.phila2026fund.org/grants-index/
Learn more about our upcoming events: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...
October 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Dialogue Institute is honored to announce that we have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial.
View all awardees here: www.phila2026fund.org/grants-index/
Learn more about our upcoming events: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...
View all awardees here: www.phila2026fund.org/grants-index/
Learn more about our upcoming events: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...
Registration is open to all educators! We would love to have you join the conversation. #K12 #education #classroomtopics
I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with @dialogueinst.bsky.social on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Registration is open to all educators! We would love to have you join the conversation. #K12 #education #classroomtopics
Join us for a Zoom event!
Open to all #K12 educators. This 90-minute session will feature a brief lecture by Dr. David Krueger and Dr. Zain Abdullah, followed by a panel discussion to share ideas for curriculum related to the #Semiquincentennial
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Open to all #K12 educators. This 90-minute session will feature a brief lecture by Dr. David Krueger and Dr. Zain Abdullah, followed by a panel discussion to share ideas for curriculum related to the #Semiquincentennial
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Join us for a Zoom event!
Open to all #K12 educators. This 90-minute session will feature a brief lecture by Dr. David Krueger and Dr. Zain Abdullah, followed by a panel discussion to share ideas for curriculum related to the #Semiquincentennial
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Open to all #K12 educators. This 90-minute session will feature a brief lecture by Dr. David Krueger and Dr. Zain Abdullah, followed by a panel discussion to share ideas for curriculum related to the #Semiquincentennial
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#K12 Educators - join us for this Zoom event on October 16th, 2025!
I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with @dialogueinst.bsky.social on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
September 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
#K12 Educators - join us for this Zoom event on October 16th, 2025!
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I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with @dialogueinst.bsky.social on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
September 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with @dialogueinst.bsky.social on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms.
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV
#ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies
Explore the latest research published in the Journal of Ecumenical Studies! 📚
You can read our latest blog posts here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-20
#blog #philadelphia #religion #dialogue #interreligiousdialogue
You can read our latest blog posts here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-20
#blog #philadelphia #religion #dialogue #interreligiousdialogue
July 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Explore the latest research published in the Journal of Ecumenical Studies! 📚
You can read our latest blog posts here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-20
#blog #philadelphia #religion #dialogue #interreligiousdialogue
You can read our latest blog posts here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-20
#blog #philadelphia #religion #dialogue #interreligiousdialogue
The Dialogue Institute's 2024 Annual Report is now available on our website. Learn about some of the amazing programs we've been working on! 📰
Read and download now: dialogueinstitute.org/annual-reports
Read and download now: dialogueinstitute.org/annual-reports
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July 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Dialogue Institute's 2024 Annual Report is now available on our website. Learn about some of the amazing programs we've been working on! 📰
Read and download now: dialogueinstitute.org/annual-reports
Read and download now: dialogueinstitute.org/annual-reports
Our 2025 SUSI Students arrived last week, and we jumped right into exploring Philadelphia. Students have enjoyed tours and lectures at historic locations, participated in community service at a local food pantry, and even got to visit the famous "Portal" now on display in the city! 🌇
July 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Our 2025 SUSI Students arrived last week, and we jumped right into exploring Philadelphia. Students have enjoyed tours and lectures at historic locations, participated in community service at a local food pantry, and even got to visit the famous "Portal" now on display in the city! 🌇
Dialogue Institute Program and Administrative Director Andi Laudisio orchestrated a student training at Harriton High School this May, focusing on fostering conflict resolution skills. The workshop guided high school students through the essential components of meaningful #dialogue.
May 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Dialogue Institute Program and Administrative Director Andi Laudisio orchestrated a student training at Harriton High School this May, focusing on fostering conflict resolution skills. The workshop guided high school students through the essential components of meaningful #dialogue.
Extending a special thanks to another Dialogue Institute intern, Armin Firouzi! Armin worked with the Dialogue Institute in 2024 as a Study of the U.S. Institutes Program Associate.
May 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Extending a special thanks to another Dialogue Institute intern, Armin Firouzi! Armin worked with the Dialogue Institute in 2024 as a Study of the U.S. Institutes Program Associate.
We'd like to extend our thanks to one of our recent Temple University interns, Caitlin Zielinski! Caitlin started working with us in 2024 as a Study of the U.S. Institutes Program Associate and later continued her work with our organization at the Journal of Ecumenical Studies.
May 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We'd like to extend our thanks to one of our recent Temple University interns, Caitlin Zielinski! Caitlin started working with us in 2024 as a Study of the U.S. Institutes Program Associate and later continued her work with our organization at the Journal of Ecumenical Studies.