The
Covenanting for Justice Online Curriculum is based on the Accra Confession.
It was developed
by the North American Working Group for Covenanting
for Justice
of the World
Alliance
of Reformed Churches (WARC)
This group has also revamped the Accra Confession pamphlet for North American Christians and added the Letter from Accra: Download Accra-new-final
Below are the curriculum and videos.
Below
are
five workshop modules that make real the challenges of
globalization
and the witness of the prophetic church. The modules
in the
curriculum contain video examples of social and
environmental
tragedy, and some triumphs of solidarity. You can use
these
as a five-week curriculum (or six weeks if you add an
additional
session to read and discuss the Accra
Confession ),
or choose from the five modules according to the
interests and
time commitment of the group. You will need at
least 90 minutes per session if you hope to have time for discussion. If
your time is shorter, you can spread each session over two gatherings.
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Download Covenanting-for-justice-curriculum
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Download Curriculum-facilitator-guide
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Download Accra-confession
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Download Confesion-de-accra
The Five Modules:
1.
Introduction to Globalization and the Churches’
Response
Globalization and the Churches’ Response provides
background
and theology about globalization. The relationship
between globalization
and empire is explored. Through the “Letter from
Accra,”
video and worship, this module explores how we as
Christians
can respond to aspects of globalization that are
unsustainable
and unjust.
View the video “Coffee, Corn and the Cost of Globalization” (16:45 minutes)
Globalization
Workshop Module - Download Curriculum1
2.
Global
Climate Change: Renewing the Sacred Balance
Global Climate Change calls us to act for climate
justice. We,
individuals and communities, institutions and
governments, must
dramatically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. Our
faith
teaches us to work for equitable, just and sustainable
solutions.
Changes in regulations and changes in lifestyle are
essential
to preserve Creation’s balance. Here are practical
ways
we can create greener practices in church and society.
View the video “Greening Sacred Spaces" (5:37 minutes)
Climate
Change Workshop Module - Download Curriculum2
3.
Farmworkers,
Low-wage Jobs, and Living into a New Economy
Farmworkers, Low-wage Jobs, and Living into a New
Economy reveals
the working and living conditions endured by
farmworkers in
Canada and the United States. It tells the story of
the Coalition
of Immokalee Workers, an organization of tomato
pickers living
in Immokalee, Florida, and the successes they and
their allies
have achieved in struggles with Taco Bell, McDonalds,
and Burger
King.
View the video “The Battle Fields” (28 minutes)
- High-resolution version of "Battle Fields" - Part I
- High-resolution version of "Battle Fields" - Part II
- High-resolution version of "Battle Fields" - Part III
Farmworkers
Workshop Module -
Download Curriculum3
4.
Environmental
Justice and Human Rights
Environmental Justice and Human Rights are both at
grave risk
in the Peruvian lead mining town of La Oroya. A
privately held
U.S. firm continues to profit from operations that
have contaminated
people and the land. This tragedy demonstrates how the
pursuit
of profit can lead to ecological degradation/damage.
We see
how people and organizations can join forces through
coalitions
to support the struggles of local communities.
View the video “La Oroya: Hot Metal Air” (20:00 minutes)
Environmental
Justice Workshop Module -
Download Curriculum4
5.
Faithful
Purchasing and the Global Sweatshop Economy
Faithful Purchasing and the Global Sweatshop Economy
exposes
the harsh reality of the global production line. While
workers
in many countries around the world, including the
United States
and Canada, work under brutal conditions, consumers
and people
of faith have joined their struggle to end sweatshops.
View the video “Sweatfree Communities: Make Your Community Sweatfree” (9:45 minutes)
Sweatshop
Workshop Module -
Download Curriculum5
The flash videos can be viewed online but may be small for a group to view well. The "Coffee, Corn and the Cost of Globalization" video for module 1 is available for purchase here on the Mennonite Central Committee site. Call PHP at 888-728-7228 x5832 to request CDs of the videos for modules 2-5, or for the Word documents of the curriculum should you wish to modify the it.
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