Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute offers curated pathways to build skills, relationships, and knowledge for interfaith engagement. We partner with individuals, organizations, companies, hospitals, schools, and government entities to deliver workshops, training programs, and seminars that meet their most pressing interfaith issues and needs.

Art of Interfaith Understanding

In this popular tour series, participants explore the intersection of art, faith and spirituality. Most tours are held in partnership with the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Office for Community Engagement. Other programs are presented with congregations or other organizations on a range of topics.

Build Religious Literacy

Expand your religious literacy and better understand the community members within your neighborhood, work, and nation. Learn firsthand about a range of religious practices and beliefs through a living library, discussion and integration.

Civil Conversations

In our society, we navigate challenging conversations and encounter conflict regularly. How do we do so civilly? This program is offered in corporate, educational, and government settings in such industries as law, healthcare, professional organizations, and religious institutions. It can be customized for both adults and youth.

Facilitating Civil Conversations

Equip yourself to be a bridge-builder in times of polarization and be a catalyst for change by mastering the art of dialogue facilitation. Gain the essential tools, techniques, and confidence to promote authentic and meaningful discussions across diverse beliefs.

Foundations of Interfaith Leadership Live

Whether you're new to interfaith leadership or seeking to strengthen your foundation, get the essential skills required of an interfaith leader with this interactive, community learning experience. Participants in this multi-week program earn a professional Certificate in Interfaith Leadership.

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Gain valuable insights and skills for meaningful, conflict-free conversations. Practice deep listening, explore personal biases, and learn skills for authentic exchanges that transcend differences and heal divisions.

Passport to Understanding

Passport to Understanding is an initiative supporting Interfaith Philadelphia’s commitment to equip individuals with competencies for interfaith engagement, build authentic relationships of mutual trust and solidarity, and advance interfaith understanding in the public sphere.

Organizational Partnerships

We build these partnerships through shared initiatives that address community needs and promote mutual understanding. By creating spaces for organizations to connect and work together, we amplify their impact.

Visionary Women

An intergenerational program engaging issues at the intersection of religion, gender, race, and social justice concerns.Women engage in conversations and build relationships to create a collaborative community that inspires ongoing interfaith learning and collective action.

Workplace Diversity Training

Navigate challenges and transform the workplace with programming that develops a more inclusive and harmonious environment. Our unique expertise in religious diversity aims to promote understanding, cooperation and positive relationships within your professional communities.

I was involved in an interfaith retreat this year as part of my internship with campus ministry. Interfaith Philadelphia organized the [Alternative Break] retreat, and it was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. I moved outside of my comfort zone, discovered a wealth of new information about many cultures, and made connections with people I would never have imagined possible.
Mariam, Alt-Break Past Participant, Rosemont College
As someone deeply rooted in my own religious tradition, I’ve often felt comfortable staying within its familiar boundaries. However, this experience has opened my eyes to the beauty and uniqueness of other faiths. It has allowed me to appreciate the richness of each religious group and their distinct perspectives.
Alt-Break Past Participant
This was an eye-opening trip for me. I had to step outside of my comfort zone on multiple occasions, but when I did, it was so rewarding.
Alt-Break Past Participant, Messiah College