Diversity and Intercultural resources for employees
1. Shalom Seminar I
As Christ-followers we are called to be reconcilers-shalom bringers in a sinful, broken world. Vertical reconciliation through Christ to God is essential. But horizontal reconciliation leading to shalom with others who are different from us is the difference between remarkable and unremarkable Christianity. Shalom Seminar I looks at the basic biblical understanding of reconciliation-shalom. We then explore areas of needed growth often hidden from our awareness that keep God’s people from living remarkable Christianity and hinder our ability to promote and model reconciliation and a diverse community of shalom.
Ruben Rivera
Fall dates: October 5th and November 14th
This is offered in partnership with Human Resources. New employees should register for this seminar by contacting Monique Hernandez at m-hernandez@bethel.edu. 651-638-6231
Ruben Rivera
Fall dates: October 5th and November 14th
This is offered in partnership with Human Resources. New employees should register for this seminar by contacting Monique Hernandez at m-hernandez@bethel.edu. 651-638-6231
2. Shalom Seminar II
As Christians we believe we are called to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ to make disciples of peoples from every language, ethnicity and culture around the world. However, becoming Christian does not automatically impart us with the ability to do this well. We also often find ourselves inadequate to engage difficult issues in the classroom, our churches, and even with friends and family. This seminar picks up where Shalom I left off. Participants will be introduced to developing cultural intelligence, exploring personal and social identity formation and its relational impact, and intergroup dialogue. Ruben Rivera
This seminar is offered once in the fall on October 24th from 8 am until noon. (BC468)
In the spring, this seminar will be offered on March 27 from 8 am until noon. (TBD)
To register, contact Monique Hernandez at m-hernandez@bethel.edu. 651-638-6231
Fall registration deadline is October 17. Spring registration deadline is March 20.
This seminar is offered once in the fall on October 24th from 8 am until noon. (BC468)
In the spring, this seminar will be offered on March 27 from 8 am until noon. (TBD)
To register, contact Monique Hernandez at m-hernandez@bethel.edu. 651-638-6231
Fall registration deadline is October 17. Spring registration deadline is March 20.
3. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) training
CQ is the ability to understand, shift perspective and appropriately adapt behavior cross-culturally in ways that are loving and respectful, and allows for more effective relations, work and service in different cultural settings. Ruben Rivera (adapted from David Livermore, Cultural Intelligence, 2009).
The department of Diversity and Inclusion offers Cultural Intelligence training through the use of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory. To set up an informational meeting or training, contact Monique Hernandez at m-hernandez@bethel.edu.
The department of Diversity and Inclusion offers Cultural Intelligence training through the use of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory. To set up an informational meeting or training, contact Monique Hernandez at m-hernandez@bethel.edu.
4. Intergroup Dialogue training
As society grows more diverse and engagements in difficult issues bring more toxicity than understanding and solutions, it is critical that we learn how to dialogue. IGD is facilitated face-to-face dialogue that helps us communicate effectively and honestly, explores differences, and builds trust, understanding, common ground, and if not agreement, at least the expansion of our humanity and thereby a more constructive trajectory going forward. Ruben Rivera
Beginning in the spring of 2018, Bethel will be offering a pilot training in IGD for up to eight select faculty. This training is a 10 session series held throughout the semester on Thursdays from 10 am to noon, beginning on Thursday, February 8th, 2018. This training will be expanded to include additional faculty in fall of 2018.
Beginning in the spring of 2018, Bethel will be offering a pilot training in IGD for up to eight select faculty. This training is a 10 session series held throughout the semester on Thursdays from 10 am to noon, beginning on Thursday, February 8th, 2018. This training will be expanded to include additional faculty in fall of 2018.
