Discussion Guides for Group Events
Do people you know have concerns about violent-sounding passages in the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, or Quran? Would you like to build your skills in engaging with challenging passages in your own scriptures or in scriptures from another tradition, and in addressing common concerns about them? Does your group want to learn to recognize and respond to common assumptions and prejudices about religion, scripture, and violence – the type that are regularly encountered in the media, on the internet, and in daily life?
You can get the conversation started using our free resources. Suitable for online or in-person events, we’ve designed all of our resources to be accessible even for groups who don’t know much about the scriptures or religious traditions in question. We’ve also provided extra notes for leaders and facilitators, to help you feel confident leading discussion.
These discussion guides are especially designed to be used by:
Church, mosque, and synagogue groups
Interfaith groups
Student religious societies
College, university, and seminary classes
Guided exploration of scriptural passages from the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Quran. Hone your skills in engaging with scriptural texts, and practice responding to common concerns expressed about them.
Real-world case studies analyzing stuff said about religion, scripture, and violence in the media, on the internet, and in daily life. Learn to spot and respond to problematic ideas.
Guides for discussing chapters from the book Scripture and Violence.
Additional Resources
Introductory Videos
Learn key concepts by watching some of our introductory videos before or during your event.
Leader’s Guide
Here’s a Leader’s Guide (pdf 🗎) with tips for organizing an event and facilitating discussion. We’ll keep updating the guide with FAQs. Please send yours along!
Suggested Event Plans
For suggestions on how to organize a half-day workshop or a series of evening events, click here.
Looking for something else?
We can tailor materials specifically for your group or event. We can also work with you to develop new resources on scriptural passages, news items, questions, and issues not covered by our current offerings. Get in touch to find out more, or to share your ideas.
