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Training for Educators

The RPL offers a variety of opportunities for current and future educators to learn about religious literacy. Current HDS students can pursue the education track of the Certificate in Religion and Public Life and assist RLP staff in research and resource development.  Beyond HDS, educators anywhere in the world can pursue the Certificate in Religious Studies and Education through Harvard Extension School. We also offer an annual Summer Institute open to educators in the United States and occasional online professional development opportunities. Please sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date on our current programming.

Students gathered outside the Memorial Church in Harvard Yard with Widener library in the background

Summer Institute for Educators

A summer program for educators teaching at the middle school, high school, and community college levels in any discipline.

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Professional development designed to help educators teach religious literacy. 

Gloria White Hammond speaking at an HDS event

Certificate in Religion and Society

Jointly sponsored by the Program on Religion and Public Life at the Harvard Divinity School and Harvard Extension School