On behalf of Open English Community, I would like to congratulate Herawati Teapon, one of the brightest OEC members who has made a remarkable achievement by being selected to represent North Maluku Province to participate in Winter 2015 YSEALI Institute on Religious Pluralism in the USA. The program will take place from January 10 - February 14, 2015 at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. As one of the participants, she will be expected to depart for the U.S. on January 8 and return from the U.S. on February 14, arriving in Indonesia on February 16. During the program, she will attend intensive academic program whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The Institute on Religious Pluralism in the United States will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures as well as educational travels, local site visits, and volunteer opportunities that will complement the coursework and classroom activities. The Institute will also include an academic residency component of approximately four weeks and a domestic travel component of approximately one week that will include a 2-3 day closing program in Washington, D.C. The YSEALI Institute on Religious Pluralism in the United States will explore U.S. history, society, and institutions within the context of religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue. Topics will include, but are not limited to, early religious traditions in the U.S.; the separation of church and state; immigration and the introduction of new religions in the United States; protection and representation of minority groups and religions; and interfaith dialogue. Participants will meet with U.S. community leaders of different faiths that advocate for collaboration and tolerance among religious groups and will also examine the leadership role that religious officials play in their own societies and develop ideas for how they can work with leaders of similar or different faiths to bring about positive social change. Sounds very interesting, doesnt it? Now, for those of you who are interested in this fascinating program, this is an annual program and the US Embassy in Jakarta will hold the selection for candidates from different educational backgrounds and regions across Indonesia, so get prepared and remember still that English is a MUST!
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:45:55 +0000
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