Being Shaped By The Ritual Practices Of Others: A Classroom Reflection

This reflection offers a glimpse into a Masters' level practical theology course in "wisdom formation" for its potential implications and contributions in multifaith education. Instigated by an unexpected companionship between the two instructors - an eighth-generation rabbi, leader of CLAL (the Center for Learning and Leadership) and a Presbyterian practical theologian in a free-standing United Methodist seminary - this elective course was developed for Christian and Jewish ministry students, though it eventually evolved into a required Masters of Divinity course in theologies of religious pluralism and interreligious/intercultural encounter. The course's structure and implementation are described, followed by difficulties faced and potential implications for multifaith education, specifically those in disciplinary formation, institutional stewardship, and the diverse contexts and questions for teaching and learning.