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Relationship Building through Narrative Sharing: A Retreat for M uslim and Jewish Emerging Religious Leaders
Author(s) -
Kreimer Nancy Fuchs
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
teaching theology and religion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1467-9647
pISSN - 1368-4868
DOI - 10.1111/teth.12138
Subject(s) - ethos , narrative , judaism , passion , sociology , aesthetics , pedagogy , political science , psychology , literature , art , theology , social psychology , philosophy , law
The author and her colleagues planned and led three retreats to build relationships between rabbinical students and M uslim leaders of tomorrow. Narrative Pedagogy served to inform the creation of these immersive experiences. The retreats made use of the shared scriptural traditions around J oseph ( T orah) and Y usuf ( Q ur'an) to build connections based on a common passion for text study. Parallel to the academic exploration of religious and cultural narratives, participants wove connections based on an ethos of appreciative inquiry and the guided sharing of personal stories. Carefully structured exercises provided a container for the growth of understanding and connection.