Yale Divinity School
Dismantling Racism with Youth
Leading theologians and pastors explore the importance of addressing race and racism as part of ministry to youth. The Institute is grateful for the contributions of the Rev. Sharell Shippen, who helped our office craft the questions for Black and racially mixed youth groups.
Presenters
Course Overview
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 45 Lessons
- 5 Weeks
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- Introduction1
- Section 1: What is Racism?7
- 3.1Prepare – Matthew 22:37-40
- 3.2The History of Racism in America, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 3.3Setting Up the Historical Context, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 3.4Addressing Structural Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 3.5Racism and Christianity, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 3.6Questions for Reflection
- 3.7Additional Resources
- Section 2: Starting the Conversation11
- 4.1Prepare – Proverbs 20:5
- 4.2Diversity and Embodied Joy, Christopher Carter – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 4.3The Role of the Pastor in Combating Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 4.4Initiating Conversations about Race, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 4.5Conversations about Race, Challenges, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 4.6Talking About Race with Youth, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 4.7Listening to the Experience of Youth, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 4.8The Work in a Nutshell, Josephine Kim – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 4.9What White Congregational Should Know, Kishundra King and Whitney Bond – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 4.10Questions for Reflection
- 4.11Additional Resources
- Section 3: Programming Strategies for Helping Youth See Embedded Racism9
- 5.1Prepare – Ruth 1:6-18
- 5.2Fear and Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 5.3Advice to Youth Ministers, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 5.4Integrating Conversations About Race Into Programming, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 5.5Practical Tips, Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 5.6Advice for Youth Ministers, Almeda Wright and Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 5.7Anti-Racism Work at Camp, Ryan Gackenheimer and Andrew Wicks – Video and Discussion Outline5 Minutes
- 5.8Questions for Reflection
- 5.9Additional Resources
- Section 4: Translating Anti-Racism into Action, and Remembering Pacing9
- 6.1Prepare – Mark 11:15-18
- 6.2Black Joy and Agency, Almeda Wright and Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 6.3Agency and Activism, Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 6.4Realization and Ritual, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 6.5Resistance and Reconciliation, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline6 Minutes
- 6.6Imagination and Ferguson, MO, Almeda Wright and Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 6.7Empowerment and Action, Josephine Kim – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 6.8Questions for Reflection
- 6.9Additional Resource
- Section 5: Remembering Hope8
- 7.1Prepare – Isaiah 30:25-31
- 7.2Hope for Combating Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline4 Minutes
- 7.3Redemption, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 7.4Political Resistance and Spiritual Resilience, Jannah Scott and Sanghoon Yoo – Video and Discussion Outline9 Minutes
- 7.5Hopes for Liberation and Flourishing, Kishundra King and Whitney Bond – Video and Discussion Outline3 Minutes
- 7.6Refugia, Talitha Amadea Aho – Video and Discussion Outline2 Minutes
- 7.7Questions for Reflection
- 7.8Additional Resources