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Navigating the Terrain of Diversity: Lessons and Insights for Religious Institutions and Faculty From Diverse Backgrounds

Navigating the Terrain of Diversity: Lessons and Insights for Religious Institutions and Faculty From Diverse Backgrounds
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Author(s): Moses Rumano (Malone University, USA)and Rhoda Sommers (Malone University, USA)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 16
Source title: Teacher Training and Professional Development: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5631-2.ch080

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Abstract

In this chapter the authors suggest that religious institutions are strategically and morally positioned to advocate for the inclusion of faculty from diverse backgrounds who will become the voice of the voiceless and the ambassadors for many historically oppressed and underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful integration of faculty from diverse backgrounds at predominantly European American religious institutions of higher education brings the much needed transformation into the social, spiritual, and academic lives of students. Through the lived experiences of six faculty members from diverse backgrounds serving at a variety of religious institutions, the authors discuss ways religious institutions of higher education can advocate for faculty from diverse backgrounds by adopting distinctive policies and beliefs, creating a strong support base through mentorship, and providing opportunities for professional growth to create a welcoming work environment.

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