Anti-Racism Training For Clergy & Leaders

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.