# Interfaith America: Faith is a bridge to change\. > Interfaith America activates leaders to cooperate across differences, from college campuses to civic spaces to corporations\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.7, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Courses, Curricula, and Tools](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/curriculum/): Whether you’re a learner, an educator, or a practitioner, Interfaith America offers a suite of educational resources to help you realize your goals\. - [IA Today](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/today/): IA Today is your source for today's latest interfaith, bridgebuilding and pluralism content, including articles, videos, and podcasts\. - [Interfaith America](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/): Interfaith America activates leaders to embrace the power of pluralism, where we cooperate across differences for the common good\. - [Careers](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/careers/): Learn about our current job openings, our organizational values, benefits, and what our staff say about working at Interfaith America\. - [Higher Education](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/sectors/higher-education/): Interfaith America works with colleges and universities to develop courses, programs, and campus\-wide plans for engaging pluralism\. ## Posts - [Quiz: What Was Religion Like in Early America?](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/quiz-what-was-religion-like-in-early-america/): This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\! How much do you know about religious life in early America? - [What I Hope My Children Learn This Election Season](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/children-learn-election-season/): In truth, democracy has never depended on agreement\. Disagreement is baked in, and what matters is our willingness to engage despite our differences\. - [What Religious Holidays are Happening in November and December?](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/holidays-november-december/): Many religious and spiritual holidays, including Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas, are happening at the end of 2026\. - [Honoring Ancestors: Samhain, All Saints', And Día De Los Muertos](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/samhain-all-saints-dia-de-los-muertos/): Samhain, All Saints', and Día De Los Muertos share themes and practices of commemorative altar\-decorating, remembrance of the dead, and the changing of seasons\. - [At America’s 250th, Sikh Leaders Reflect on Religious Liberty](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/at-americas-250th-sikh-leaders-reflect-on-religious-liberty/): Sikh leaders came together in Houston to examine the unique role their faith community has played in upholding and enriching America’s religious diversity\. ## Podcasts - [Coming Soon: Interfaith America with Eboo Patel​](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/podcast/trailer/) - [How does the power of conversation bring out the best in us?](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/podcast/tippett/) - [How do you see humanity in the face of hate?](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/podcast/singh/) - [How do we live together when we profoundly disagree?](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/podcast/powell/) - [Can poets and storytellers bridge our divides?](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/podcast/patton/) ## Curricula - [Interfaith Leadership Video Series](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/curricula/interfaith-leadership-video-series/): Explore the foundational concepts of interfaith cooperation and the history of American religious diversity in this eight\-part video series\. - [Faith in the Vaccine Training and Resource Materials](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/curricula/fiva-training-resource-materials/): A educational and training materials to support Faith in the Vaccine program participants\. - [Driving Religious Inclusion: Interfaith Leadership in the Workplace](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/curricula/driving-religious-inclusion-interfaith-leadership-in-the-workplace/): Join us this February 2027 for a learning series on interfaith leadership skills for corporate professionals in HR, inclusion, and learning\. - [Interfaith Foundations for Emerging Leaders](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/curricula/interfaith-foundations-for-emerging-leaders/): Orientation to the vision, knowledge, and skills that we use to bring about the realization of a truly Interfaith America\. - [Lesson Three: Identity of an Interfaith Leader](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/curricula/interfaith-leadership-video-series-lesson-three/): Explore Interfaith Leadership as both an identity category and an individual commitment\. ## Events - [Religious Identities and the Race Against the Virus: Tracking Faith\-Based Approaches to Vaccination](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/events/religious-identities-and-the-race-against-the-virus-tracking-faith-based-approaches-to-vaccination/): An in\-depth discussion of a major new national survey on the role that religious identity, beliefs, and behaviors have on COVID\-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy\. - [The Faith Factor in COVID\-19 Vaccination](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/events/the-faith-factor-in-covid-19-vaccination/): As national, state and local leaders seek to address the twin barriers of equitable access to the vaccine and garnering trust within marginalized communities, faith leaders and organizations are essential partners\. - [Crisis, Community, and Campus Life: Greek Life’s Response to HIV and AIDS Webinar](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/events/world-aids-day/): In commemoration of World AIDS Day on December 1, Interfaith America hosted a conversation exploring the critical role of Greek affiliated organizations in the fight against HIV and AIDS\. - [Race, Religion and Restorative Healing in American Healthcare](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/events/race-religion-and-restorative-healing-in-american-healthcare/): Can interfaith leadership foster greater equity for the health of communities of color? - [A Timely Conversation about Faith and Health](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/events/health-faith-chautauqua/): Interfaith America partnered with Chautauqua Institution to host its first ever Faith \& Health Convening, centering the question: How can we work systematically to unlock our religiously diverse identities and communities to strengthen personal and public health? ## Grants - [Vote is Sacred Fellowship](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/grants/vote-is-sacred/): We’re committed to honoring and protecting the right to vote, promoting confidence in election systems and outcomes, and encouraging peaceful and democratic engagement around voting and elections\. - [Engaging Difference in General Education \(EDGE\) Grants](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/grants/edge/): Establish Civic Pluralism as a core competency of undergraduate education at your institution with a grant of up to $20,000\. Apply by October 31, 2026\. - [Building Interfaith America Grant](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/grants/building-interfaith-america-emerging-leader-grants/): Consider your community's strengths, identify a felt need or opportunity, propose a project to address it, and leverage the strength of interfaith cooperation to achieve your aspiration\. Apply by October 2, 2026\. - [Interfaith Civic Pluralism Fellowship](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/grants/interfaith-civic-pluralism-fellowship/): The Interfaith Civic Pluralism Fellowship \(ICPF\) supports faith\-based civic leaders looking for opportunities to strengthen their institutional culture of pluralism\. - [Prejudice to Pluralism Cohort](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/grants/prejudice-to-pluralism-cohort/): A cohort to equip senior administrators with the knowledge and resources to address antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of prejudice on campus\. ## People - [Chris Crawford](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/people/chris-crawford/): Chris Crawford is the Senior Director of Civic Strategies at Interfaith America, overseeing democracy initiatives and community partnerships\. - [Eboo Patel](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/people/eboo-patel/): Eboo Patel is Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith and pluralism organization in the United States\. - [Katie Bringman Baxter](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/people/katie-baxter/): Katie oversees IA’s longstanding program areas ensuring alignment and strategic prioritization across projects\. - [Carolyn Roncolato](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/people/carolyn-roncolato/) - [Tahil Sharma](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/people/tahil-sharma/) ## Programs - [Faith\-Specific Convenings](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/programs/faith-specific-convenings/): Faith\-Specific Convenings bring together leaders to explore their community’s understanding of religious liberty and its contributions to American civic life\. - [Institute on Teaching and Learning for Campus\-wide Interfaith Excellence](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/programs/institute-interfaith-excellence/) - [Bridging The Gap](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/programs/bridging-the-gap/): Bridging the Gap equips students and educators with the skills and knowledge to better engage across deep divides in our polarized society\. - [The Team Up Project](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/programs/team-up/): Interfaith America is proud to be a founding partner of the Team Up Project, which empowers people to build connections across differences\. - [Black Interfaith](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/programs/black-interfaith/): Spotlighting the longstanding diversity of Black religious life\. ## Research - [Exploring AAPI Experiences of Religious Identity and Diversity​ Report](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/research/aapi-report/): Interfaith America's AAPI qualitative research and storytelling initiative explores Asian American and Pacific Islanders’ experiences of religious identity and diversity in the United States\. - [Wave 3: American Attitudes on Vaccination Mandates and Religious Exemptions](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/research/prri-ia-wave-3/): The largest studies on religion and COVID\-19 to date unveil new insights on COVID\-19 vaccination mandates, religious exemptions, and vaccine hesitancy\. - [Wave 1: Engaging Faith Communities on COVID\-19 Vaccination](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/research/prri-ia-wave-1/): Faith\-based approaches can move many vaccine\-hesitant communities toward acceptance\. - [Wave 2: Successes and Opportunities for Engaging Faith Communities on COVID\-19 Vaccination](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/research/prri-ia-wave-2/): Faith\-based approaches supporting vaccine uptake can—and did—influence members of key hesitant groups to get vaccinated\. - [IDEALS](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/research/ideals/): The interfaith diversity experiences and attitudes longitudinal survey is a groundbreaking national study of religious diversity in higher education\. ## Resources - [The American Revolution: Faith and Freedom in America](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/resources/the-american-revolution-faith-freedom-in-america/): Consider how diverse beliefs shaped early American ideals and how interfaith dialogue can strengthen civic understanding and unity today\. - [Interfaith Literacy Quiz](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/resources/interfaith-literacy-quiz/): Religious diversity is woven throughout the fabric of American history\. Test your knowledge to see how well you know American religious history\! - [Cooperation Café Series Toolkit](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/resources/cooperation-cafe-series-toolkit/): A cooperation café series is a concrete way to build pluralism \(respect, relationships, and cooperation across differences\) on campus\. - [Turning Interaction into Cooperation](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/resources/turning-interaction-into-cooperation/): This resource provides practical suggestions for building pluralism through the work you’re already doing, whether that’s in team meetings, teaching, engaging volunteers, or any other event that brings people together\. - [Interfaith Studies for Business Courses](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/resources/interfaith-studies-for-business-courses/): Explore descriptions and learning outcomes for courses at the intersection of religion and business\. ## Series - [Eboo Patel](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/series/eboo-patel/) - [Faith in Elections](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/series/faith-in-elections/) ## Post Categories - [Article](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/post-category/article/) - [Resource](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/post-category/resource/) - [Podcast](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/post-category/podcast/) - [Video](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/post-category/video/) - [Webinar](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/article/post-category/webinar/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.interfaithamerica.org/sitemap_index.xml)