The Biennial Freilich Foundation
BIGOTRY & TOLERANCE SUMMER SCHOOL
A SUMMER SCHOOL FOR AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL TEACHERS
RELIGION and BIGOTRY
18 - 21 January 2009
Program 2009 Summer School program will be posted soon (in the meantime you may wish to view the 2007 program to give you an idea of how the 2009 program will be structured)
Background The Freilich Foundation, with support from the ANU National Institute of Social Sciences and Law, is holding the second of its biennial summer schools for teachers working in Australian schools.

The Freilich Foundation exists for the study of, and research into, the causes, the histories and the effects of ethnic, cultural, religious and sexual bigotry and animosity, and the exploration of how such intolerance can be combated. The summer school is an educational program aimed at promoting co-existence and tolerance in Australian schools and wider society.
About the 2009 Summer School The theme of this Summer School is Religion and Bigotry.

Societies divide themselves on the basis of among other things, religious belief. To what extent is religious belief therefore associated with bigotry? This question is multilayered and occurs in many different contexts.

The relationship of bigotry with religion will be examined in the context of current social issues looked at from different interdisciplinary perspectives. Inevitably this will lead to discussions on the relationship of religion with law and politics in current Australia. Equally the question of bigotry will occur not only as a phenomenon between religions but also within religions.

The Freilich summer school provides an environment where participants from a variety of educational backgrounds can discuss these important questions with leading scholars at the ANU and elsewhere. It is a rich learning experience which past participants have found an invaluable professional and personal experience.
Venue The Summer School will be held at Old Canberra House (Building #73) Lennox Crossing, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT. Campus map
Accommodation Accommodation will be arranged by the Summer School at University House, ANU campus (single room with facilities, including breakfast).
Who is eligible?

The 2009 Summer School is open to interested primary and secondary teachers currently teaching in an Australian school, or others involved in educational areas within Australia. Applications will be judged by the Summer School’s stakeholders.
Cost

The Summer School will meet the costs of tuition and most meals and, upon application, the School will also meet the costs of travel and accommodation for 10–15 participants (air travel will be economy, return airfare from applicant’s [Australian] point of departure to Canberra airport).
How to apply Please complete an Application Form and forward as directed. Applications close at cob 10 October 2008.
Enquiries Renata Grossi, Freilich Foundation at the Humanities Research Centre, ANU
T: 02 615 5527; F: 02 6248 0054 or

Christine Debono, ANU National Institute of Social Sciences & Law
T: (02) 6125 2906; F: 02 6125 2906
Hosted by the Freilich Foundation at the Research School of Humanities, ANU
and the National Institute of Social Sciences & Law, ANU College of Law

[Photographs 2, 3, 5& 6 (shown above): Katie Hayne & Ursula Frederick]