Muslims are one of the largest religious and most ethnically diverse groups in Britain.

Outline

From lunch-time sessions to full day, this unique seminar is designed specifically for those who come into contact with Muslims regularly and need to understand their culture and way of life.

The seminar endeavours to provide an insight into the Muslim way of life; their beliefs; their practices and the issues that Muslims and those in contact with Muslims can expect to face and endeavour to overcome.

Objectives

1. Prevent racial and cultural stereotyping of Muslims through understanding of cultural and religious needs and issues.
2. Promote confidence and competency of employees when working with Muslim clients and staff in the organisation.
3. Identify mechanisms to develop culturally sensitive service provision within your area of work.

Content

• Statistical analysis of Muslims in Britain
• History of Muslims in Britain
• Religious beliefs and practices
• Muslim lifestyle and social structure
• Women and Islam
• Islam, Jihad and world affairs
• The Muslim client and colleague
• Marketing
• Recruitment
• Retention
• Contemporary & sensitive issues
• Information packs
• Question and Answer sessions
• Local Mosque (Where available)

Personalisation (In-House Courses)

We can include workshops and content relevant to your organisation:

• Healthcare
  
• Policing
  
• Workplace
  
• Social Work
  
• Educational
  
• Advisory support and consultancy