The Episcopal Church Office of Government
Relations has developed a five-week Civil Discourse Curriculum,
focusing on civil discourse and designed for reflection, consideration
and discussion. Available at no cost here,
it is a five-week curriculum to guide discussions about politics,
policy, and legislation, while strengthening our relationships with one
another. The Curriculum is designed for church groups, adult forums,
campus ministries and youth groups (not recommended for younger than 14
years old).
"The Civil Discourse Curriculum was created as a resource to help
folks understand and practice civil discourse, particularly as it
relates to discussion about politics, policy and legislation, and why it
is so important to living out our Gospel call and solving the problems
facing our communities, country and the world," explained Alan
Yarborough, Office of Government Relations Communications Coordinator
and Office Manager.
Civil discourse is defined as an engagement in conversation
intended to enhance understanding, and has important applications for
public policy and civic engagement.
"We created the curriculum to be a five-week program so people can
use it during Lent, but you can engage in it at any point throughout
the year," noted the Rev. Shannon Kelly, Officer for Young Adult and
Campus Ministries. "Lent is a particularly good time to pause, read,
reflect and learn about the nature of civil discourse, how we can
practice it, and why."
