Dispelling Myth and Misconception ( Part 2)
Creating a Pluralistic Society
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If you have enrolled in " Dispelling Myth and Misconception -Part 1 you will love Part 2. "Creating a Pluralistic Society"
This course is applicable for all those who are living in a dominant culture and want to know what are the issues of assimilation and cultural pluralism for intergroup relations. Diversity is often seen as a source of strength, but at the same time, it can be a source of conflict due to inevitable challenges of pluralism: the ever-growing conflicts between religious, national, and ethnic groups and the growing oppression and injustice towards individuals by the dominant group. The course addresses assimilation, discrimination, multiculturalism, challenges of immigrants, and integration in society.
The course will provide excellent training for educators, life coaches, social workers, human rights advocates, and interfaith activists who want to create a multicultural and pluralistic society. Students will learn about different types of pluralism, the advantages, and disadvantages of pluralism.
Pluralism is a learned behavior and it needs to be cultivated in everyday life. It is a lifelong learning process that requires personal effort to create a pluralistic society. let's learn, grow and evolve as a human race.
What will students learn in this course?
- Islam emphasizes creating a pluralistic society.
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Cultural Pluralism.
- Learned pluralism and application in various fields.
- Advantages of learned pluralism
- Challenges of a pluralistic society and assimilation issues.
- Nurturig pluralism
- Pluralism in Islam.
- Learn about Cultural Pluralism and Intergroup relations.
Your Instructor
Uzma, a bilingual Instructor, passionately supports students in their personal, professional, and spiritual development. In her early education career, she discovered her love for working with adult students and launched the online learning program "The Adult Spiritual Education Program (ASEP)." A pioneer in the psycho-spiritual model of learning, ASEP enriches psychological and spiritual well-being.
Specializing in Positive Psychology Intervention and well-being Programs, Uzma has dedicated 18 years to learning Islamic Science, Theology, Applied Sufi Psychology, Islamic Mystical tradition, and Islamic Eschatology from esteemed scholars like Rober Frager, Malik Badri, Yahya Rhodus, Imam-Al-Ghazali, and Abu Zaid-Al-Balkhi. Her time in Saudi Arabia, immersed in the culture, allowed her to master Arabic and Urdu.
As a spiritual counselor, she integrates Spiritual psychology and Applied Positive psychology into Islamic studies Programs, facilitating transformational change in her clients. Since 2010, Uzma has been guiding Muslim and non-Muslim students on their spiritual journeys.
Certified in the science of well-being, Master of Mindful Meditation Practice, and accredited in Professional counseling and Spiritual Coaching. Uzma is a Specialized Positive Psychology Practitioner with expertise in Existential and Spiritual well-being (SWB, EWB) and Transpersonal Psychology.
Uzma believes in proactive positive changes within society and has proven leadership through years of community service, interfaith work, and civic engagement since 2000. Serving as an Education Coordinator since 2001, she has contributed to organizations such as OCC Diversity and Inclusion, fostering dialogue and diversity among college students.
In 2019, as a Human Rights Consultant, Uzma collaborated with Indonesian delegates in a global leadership program, promoting interfaith dialogue, democracy, human rights, pluralism, diversity, and the impact of women in Western society from Islamic & Judeo-Christian perspectives.
Recipient of the 2015 Community Service Award, Uzma continues to exemplify commitment and dedication. Embrace the transformative journey with Uzma, where she seamlessly intertwines spiritual counseling, psycho-spiritual well-being, and Human Rights consultancy for profound and lasting change.