Scriptural Reasoning (SR) is a practice where Christians, Jews, and Muslims study each other’s sacred texts. SR participants meet once a month to read short passages from their respective scriptures on a certain topic. Facilitated by a study leader, each session is an opportunity to listen and share various perspectives. SR sessions help participants reflect on a curious list of topics within the Abrahamic tradition. The result is often a deeper understanding of others and one’s own scriptures, as well as the development of strong bonds across faith communities.

              Scriptural Reasoning – Introduction             Reading Material: Education and Learning

This Month’s Study Leader

Dr. Vanessa Avery is the Executive Director of Sharing Sacred Spaces, Inc., where she builds community across differences using the unique tools of architecture, space, hospitality, and dialogue.

As Director of Sharing Sacred Spaces, Vanessa is also a Fellow at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace where she develops intercultural and interreligious DEI strategies and training for workplaces that are committed to leadership in religious and spiritual inclusion.

Vanessa is a lecturer of Interfaith Engagement at Yale Divinity School and affiliate faculty in Comparative Religion and Sociology at California State University.

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