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INTERFAITH SPEAKERS BUREAU The Interfaith Speakers Bureau (IFSB) is an initiative by ING to expand its educational outreach efforts to promote religious literacy and mutual respect. By leveraging the success of the Islamic Speakers Bureau, schools, colleges, universities and other organizations can request onsite interfaith speaker panels that represent multiple religions. The Interfaith Speakers Bureau panelists currently represent the Islamic, Jewish, Christian, Buddhist and Hindu religions. The program furthers the practice of religious pluralism and mutual respect by modeling civil dialogues with diverse faith communities in the San Francisco Bay Area - dialogues that are inclusive of all five major religious groups and voices. REQUEST A PANEL To schedule a panel, complete the online request form. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for scheduling. To speak with the ING Scheduler, call Everett DePangher at 408.296.7312. AUDIENCE ING offers Interfaith panels to educators and their students at Bay Area public and private high schools, colleges and universities at no charge. High Schools - The Interfaith Speakers Bureau can help teachers of students in grades 7-12 enhance and supplement classroom learning, particularly where global studies and the subject of world religions is a part of the core curriculum. IFSB panels adhere to the California State Board of Education content standards for history and social sciences. From the study of world history and the role of religion in modern times (10.9, 10.10) to U.S. history and democracy (11.3, 11.9, 12.3), IFSB panels provide an engaging, interactive way to complement your curriculum and meet course requirements. Consider hosting a panel in an assembly for the entire student body or combining several classes so your students can learn from certified speakers that represent multiple religions. Colleges and Universities - The on-site interfaith panels provide supplemental content for higher education faculty that teach courses in History, Social Sciences, Religious Studies, Humanities, Global Studies, Sociology, Philosophy, Education and other related areas. The Interfaith Speakers Bureau provides scholar-developed content and addresses frequently asked questions in the study of the five major world religions. PANEL TOPICS The Interfaith Speakers Bureau offers two major types of panels. Choose a panel with up to five interfaith speakers to provide an introduction to each of their religions and a topic of your choice. Or, request the Muslim and Jewish panel for an overview of these two religions and their commonalities and shared interests as Americans. Five Faith Panel:
"Jewish-Muslim Relations in the U.S.: In the Shadow of the Middle East Conflict" This panel changes the paradigm of Jewish-Muslim American conversations away from Middle East conflict, towards common interests as Americans:
IFSB PARTNERS Buddha Gate Monastery Buddhist Peace Fellowship Center for Spiritual Enlightenment Chaplaincy Institute Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco Council of Churches of Santa Clara County Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology First Unitarian Church of San Jose Interfaith Center at the Presidio Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County Interfaith Space Islamic Society of San Francisco Jewish Community Relations Councils Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley Lehrhaus Judaica Marin Interfaith Council Masjid Waritheen New Vision United Methodist Church Peninsula Clergy Network Peninsula Temple Beth El Progressive Jewish Alliance San Francisco Foundation FAITHS Leadership Silicon Valley FACES South Bay Islamic Association United Muslims of America United Religions Initiative Yaseen Foundation SCHOLARS AND ADVISORS Scholars Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Zaytuna Institute Venerable Jian Hu Shifu, Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale Rabbi David Teitelbaum, Board of Rabbis of Northern California Dr. Jim Ryan, California Institute of Integral Studies Advisors Reverend Paul Chaffee, Interfaith Center at the Presidio Reverend Andrew Kille, Interfaith Space Dr. Philip Riley, Religious Studies Department, Santa Clara University Rabbi Jay Miller, Peninsula Clergy Network VOLUNTEER TO BE A SPEAKER ING is currently recruiting volunteers to be speakers on the Interfaith Speakers Bureau panels. Please call ING at 408.296.7312 or complete our volunteer form if you are interested in becoming an interfaith panel speaker or facilitator. Speaker Criteria ING is looking for interfaith speakers who are:
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