Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice

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“To strive for peace on all levels:
with self, others, and God.”

Rule of Benedict Prologue

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The Benedictine Institute has sponsored a number of talks aimed at exploring Benedictine perspectives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). We are mindful of how the Benedictine tradition can guide DEIJ efforts on campus.

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Videos

Benedictine Perspectives on DEIJ:
1. Always we begin again! From right answers to cultural humility by Donelle Poling

2. Navigating Spiritual Bypass when Talking about Oppression: Leaning into the Benedictine Values by Cindy Gonzalez

2. DEIJ as Spiritual and Communal Practice by Nicholas Tangen

3. The Benedictine Demand to Live in Right Relationship with Our God, Community and Planet by Eric LeCompte

4. DEIJ Panel Discussion Cindy Gonzalez, Nicholas Tangen, and Eric LeCompte with moderator Jessie Bazan

5. Feast of Benedict Homily by Abbot John Klassen, OSB (The homily runs from 20:00-25:36)

 

Texts Related to DEIJ

Mission of Hospitality by Nickolas Kleespie, O.S.B., appeared in the Spring 2022 Abbey Banner.  Copyright © 2022 by Order of Saint Benedict, Collegeville, Minnesota.

Practicing Benedictine Values to Create an Inclusive Learning Environment by Jonathan Nash

Pray, study, and work: Benedictine ideas for discerning anti-racism by Jessie Bazan