Civil Dialogue on Freedom of Religion

Introduction

Students will apply the fundamental skills of civil dialogue from previous lessons to discuss the Establishment and Free Exercise clauses of the First Amendment and explore where constitutional scholars agree and where there are matters of debate. Students will reiterate norms and procedures for civil discussion established in the Day 2 lesson plan. Time permitting, students may also begin to discuss how to extend the conversation beyond the classroom period and what attributes they can use to promote healthy dialogues outside the classroom.