Vibrant Philly
Welcome to Philadelphia! With a growing immigrant population and over 40 religions represented, this city is characterized by constant interreligious cooperation and conflict. During the course, students will interact with (among others) Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Buddhist micro-communities while exploring themes of peacebuilding and immigration. Our primary partner for the course is the Philadelphia Praise Center, an Indonesian Mennonite community with strong interfaith ties.
What you can expect to do
- Live with a host family for the full three weeks.
- Engage with South Philly’s Indonesian community.
- Learn how Philadelphia’s immigrant populations are shaping the city’s political, social, and religious life.
- Receive professional training in interreligious peacebuilding and community activism from staff at Interfaith Philadelphia.
- Visit mosques, churches, synagogues, temples, meditation centers, and more.
- Experience local cultures through art, food, music.