Arizona Interfaith Movement offers ongoing classes and community resources similar to the Religions of the World course below taught by Dr. Celoza in 2024. Golden Rule Education, including interfaith experiences and faith forums for peace talks between religions, are also a key part of our mission. See our upcoming event page for Golden-Rule education events and Golden-Rule service opportunities. We also offer a free online resource for a K-12 Golden Rule character education program called AGREE.
Religions of the World and the Golden Rule
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church | Chapel Library
25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ
We have a wonderful opportunity to learn about other faiths’ practice of the Golden Rule. Dr. Albert Celoza, Executive Director, Arizona Interfaith Movement, is leading an 8-week discovery of the core teachings of Asian religions and how these relate to Christian faith. Dr. Celoza will lead the class with textbooks by Michael Molloy, Experiencing the World’s Religions: Tradition, Challenge and Change. Dr. Celoza has taught political science, global studies and world religions for the past 30 years for Phoenix College, ASU and the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He’s traveled the world extensively and offers a global perspective on religion. We’re excited for you to join us for this unique opportunity with friends from all over the Arizona Valley!
You can also attend the class through Zoom .
Classes are every other Wednesday starting Jan. 10. Recordings of each class will be posted later that week.
Week 1 – January 10
Academic Study of Religion and Indigenous Religions
“Treat others as you would like to be treated.” Diné (Navajo) Nation
THIS WEEK’S HANDOUT
Week 2 – January 24
Hinduism
“This is the sum duty; do not do to others which would cause you pain if done to you.”
VIDEO REFERENCED IN THIS WEEK’S CLASS
THIS WEEK’S HANDOUT
Week 3 – February 7
Sikhism
“Don’t create hatred with anyone as God is within everyone.”
Week 4 – February 21
Jainism
“A man should wander about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated.”
Week 5 – March 6
Buddhism principles
“Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.”
Week 6 – March 20
Buddhist
traditions and practices
Week 7 – April 3
Taoism
“I am good to the man who is good to me; likewise, I am also good to the bad man.”
Week 8 – April 17
Confucianism
“Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you.”
