Encountering Faith in the Classroom: Turning Difficult Discussions into Constructive Engagement

“The book presents a theoretical justification as well as practical tools for intentionally introducing and thoughtfully managing classroom exploration of religious and spiritual values that are an inherent part of the makeup of college and university students. Diamond’s book situates educators to better develop their awareness and integration of this important area of student development into the classroom.”―Education Review

Miriam R. Diamond is a faculty developer and coordinator of the Society for Values in Higher Education's Religion and Public Life Project. She was formerly Associate Director for Faculty Programs at Northwestern University's Searle Center for Teaching Excellence She is co-author of Chalk Talk: E-Advice from Jonas Chalk, Legendary College Teacher. Miriam has researched, published, consulted, and led workshops internationally on ethical development, educational outcomes of creative interactive lesson plans, using technology to create learning communities, and holistic approaches to teaching and learning. She teaches courses in education, the psychology of adult development, ethics, and religious studies.

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