Anti-Racism Training For Clergy & Leaders

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Learn from denominational experts and the team at Convergence about the need for an anti-racist approach to leadership in your congregational and community session. Anti-racism training exists to help people understand how to create an environment where all community members feel supported and are able to grow, thrive, and advance.

Modules contain specific learning objectives, a thorough review of the ways that racism shows up, best practices, and video interactions.

  • History of Racism in the Church
  • Important Terms and Definitions
  • The Interaction Between Racism and White Supremacy
  • The Characteristics of White Supremacy
  • Evaluating Self and Community
  • The Challenges That Come With Awareness
  • Leadership Tools for Successful Conversations and Change
Participants will capture key learnings from each unit and write a 400-600 reflection at the conclusion of the course.


COURSE CURRICULUM

Invitation

Module One:

  • America Has Never Not Been Racist
  • What is White Supremacy?
  • History of Racism in the White, Protestant Church
  • Understanding Definitions & Terms
  • Video Conversation
  • Reflection

Module Two:

  • Individuals, Organizations, Systems - What is Your Role?
  • How Do Racism and White Supremacy Intersect?
  • Introduce the Characteristics of White Supremacy
  • Video Conversation

Module Three:

  • Characteristics of White Supremacy


Module Four:

  • Characteristics of White Supremacy (cont.)


Module Five:

  • Let’s Assess

Module Six:

  • The In-Between
  • Interrupting, Disrupting, Thwarting - the Role of the Congregation
  • Reimagining Beloved Community
  • Video Conversation

Module Seven:

  • Written Reflection
  • Video Conversation

Resources


VOICES

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RESOURCES

Convergence recognizes that as a predominantly white-centered progressive organization, we must rely on the talents of creators in our midst to offer training of this caliber. Although we have curated the content, and packaged it in a way we believe will benefit your work, we transparently provide our list of resources that are included in, and greatly influenced, this course.

  • Collective Liberation
  • DRWorks
  • James Hunt
  • Allen G. Johnson, Ph.D.
  • Robert P. Jones
  • Emma Jordan-Simpson
  • Elizabeth "Betita" Martinez
  • Cassie Myers
  • Teka Okun
  • Maggie Potapchuk
  • Tiffany Puett
  • Rev. Dr. Timothy Tyler
  • Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler
  • Gwen Wright

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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