Tapestry of Faith Interfaith Youth Curriculum Call for Authors
The Lifespan Faith Development staff group of the UUA seeks an author for an
interfaith leadership program for high school-age youth. This curriculum is part of
a joint initiative of the UUA and the Interfaith Youth Core (www.ifyc.org).
This generation of young people is experiencing the greatest religious diversity of
any generation in the history of the world. Contact with this diversity can tend two
ways—toward conflict, or toward co-operation. Youth-led interfaith relationships
and service projects are powerful ways to tip the balance toward cooperation in
this century.
Unitarian Universalism has a unique role in building interfaith relationships,
particularly among young people. The foundational Principles of Unitarian
Universalism demand respect for the integrity of all persons, recognition of the
interdependence of diverse and disagreeing peoples, and support for the
exploration of multiple faiths.
Unitarian Universalists have a traditional place at the vanguard of interfaith work.
This curriculum will explore that tradition, as well as equip young people with the
tools to act and dialogue with people of different religious beliefs and practices.
Core program objectives are to strengthen participants’ Unitarian Universalist
identity and to develop their leadership skills. In addition to the typical
components of a Tapestry of Faith program, this curriculum will provide guidance
for organizing a culminating service event with people of other faith traditions in
users’ own community.
The author will partner with a co-author from the Interfaith Youth Core. Writing
will begin immediately upon hire, with a complete manuscript due in late spring
2010. The author will receive a Word-based template for program design and
manuscript preparation, and UUA staff will work closely with the author in
developing the curricula and suggesting resources.
Authors interested in applying should review the curricula published online and
other Tapestry of Faith resources at www.uua.org/tapestryoffaith.
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Criteria for Curriculum Authors
• Has proven writing skills, preferably in curriculum writing
• Has competence in developmental age-appropriateness
• Is able to communicate UU faith and values
• Uses anti-racist and anti-oppressive lenses
• Meets deadlines
• Accepts and responds well to feedback
• Offers creative educational design
• Creates original material
• Understands and addresses diverse learning styles
• Is open to the vision of the Tapestry of Faith project
• Experience in interfaith work and/or coordinating service projects is a plus
How to Apply
Please submit a resume or CV, a curriculum-writing sample and a cover letter
with answers to these questions:
• Why are you interested in this program?
• What expertise do you have with this age group?
• What skills and interests do you bring to curriculum development and
writing?
• What is your experience in interfaith work?
• What is your experience designing and/or coordinating community service
projects, particularly with youth?
If you have applied previously to be a Tapestry of Faith author, please provide
relevant updates to your experience and qualifications and answers to the
questions above.
Please send your application electronically by November 20, 2009 to
Jessica York, Youth Programs Director, jyork@uua.org.
Last updated on Wednesday, November 4, 2009.
