Awarded Grants - 17 results
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The Sacred Sites of Asia: A Georeferenced Multimedia Instructional Resource
Proposal abstract :
Design and construction of a geospatially-referenced, multimedia World Wide Web site for the study of sacred sites in Asia that will provide an important instructional resource that can be utilized in a range of undergrad and grad courses on the religions of Asia in depts. of religion and theology in U.S.
Learning Abstract :
The project sought funds to design and construct a "geospacially-referenced, multimedia World Wide Web site" for the study of 20 sacred sites in Asia. It sought to create a website with a network of interwoven map layers and multimedia resources to allow student interaction from a variety of perspectives.
The team of researchers was able to develop the website database, to develop the website architecture and user interfaces, to maintain and support the website, to collect field data, to collect archival and library data, to inventory and prepare multimedia resources, to design course lessons, and to develop guidebooks and student evaluation procedures.
Design and construction of a geospatially-referenced, multimedia World Wide Web site for the study of sacred sites in Asia that will provide an important instructional resource that can be utilized in a range of undergrad and grad courses on the religions of Asia in depts. of religion and theology in U.S.
Learning Abstract :
The project sought funds to design and construct a "geospacially-referenced, multimedia World Wide Web site" for the study of 20 sacred sites in Asia. It sought to create a website with a network of interwoven map layers and multimedia resources to allow student interaction from a variety of perspectives.
The team of researchers was able to develop the website database, to develop the website architecture and user interfaces, to maintain and support the website, to collect field data, to collect archival and library data, to inventory and prepare multimedia resources, to design course lessons, and to develop guidebooks and student evaluation procedures.
The Sacred Sites of Asia: A Georeferenced Multimedia Instructional Resource
Proposal abstract :
Support for the development of a georeferenced multimedia Web site for the study of sacred sites in Asia that can be utilized as an instructional resource in a range of undergraduate and graduate courses on Asian religions and cultures at educational institutions throughout the world.
Learning Abstract :
The grant funded ongoing collaborative interdisciplinary work at the University of California at Santa Barbara to continue development of The Sacred Sites of Asia Project. It is hoped that this project will revolutionize the way in which courses on Asian religions and cultures are taught by studying the various sacred spaces of these religions. The collaborators during this phase of the grant were Barbara Holdrege (Hindu), William Power (Chinese Religions and Buddhist traditions), Juan Campo (Islamic traditions) and Jose Cabezon (Tibetan Buddhist traditions). This project was concerned with expanding the instructional applications of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and technologies beyond the earth sciences and social sciences into the humanities.
Students were generally very enthusiastic in their responses to the website, emphasizing the value of this instructional resource in facilitating their understanding of key terms and concepts and enhancing their ability to assimilate and integrate the course material.
When copyright issues are settled, the Sacred Sites of Asia website modules will be made available through the Alexandria Digital Library to faculty, students, and the wider public as broad-based instructional resources that can be adapted to fulfill the pedagogical objectives of a range of courses on Asian religions and cultures – not only at UC campuses but also at other educational institutions throughout the world.
Support for the development of a georeferenced multimedia Web site for the study of sacred sites in Asia that can be utilized as an instructional resource in a range of undergraduate and graduate courses on Asian religions and cultures at educational institutions throughout the world.
Learning Abstract :
The grant funded ongoing collaborative interdisciplinary work at the University of California at Santa Barbara to continue development of The Sacred Sites of Asia Project. It is hoped that this project will revolutionize the way in which courses on Asian religions and cultures are taught by studying the various sacred spaces of these religions. The collaborators during this phase of the grant were Barbara Holdrege (Hindu), William Power (Chinese Religions and Buddhist traditions), Juan Campo (Islamic traditions) and Jose Cabezon (Tibetan Buddhist traditions). This project was concerned with expanding the instructional applications of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and technologies beyond the earth sciences and social sciences into the humanities.
Students were generally very enthusiastic in their responses to the website, emphasizing the value of this instructional resource in facilitating their understanding of key terms and concepts and enhancing their ability to assimilate and integrate the course material.
When copyright issues are settled, the Sacred Sites of Asia website modules will be made available through the Alexandria Digital Library to faculty, students, and the wider public as broad-based instructional resources that can be adapted to fulfill the pedagogical objectives of a range of courses on Asian religions and cultures – not only at UC campuses but also at other educational institutions throughout the world.
Colloquy on the Pedagogy of the Archive: Teaching and Learning Through Stone-Campbell Special Collections and Archives
Proposal abstract :
The Stone-Campbell Movement has a rich history in the United States, which is preserved and accessible at locations throughout the country. These collections are within seminaries and religiously affiliated colleges and universities within the Churches of Christ (COC), Disciples of Christ (DOC), and Independent Christian Church traditions of the Stone-Campbell Movement. With the pending relocation of the DOC Historical Society from Nashville to Bethany, West Virginia, and the uncertainty around the future roles of many of these denominational collections due to institutional budgetary pressures, as well as the need for a deeper historical consciousness among our students, we are at an opportune moment to gather as colleagues, and to discuss how to work together toward a common goal of better teaching and learning through use of archives and special collections for theological instruction. By bringing together key teaching faculty and instructional librarians within the tradition, we will construct a multi-day colloquy addressing the challenges and opportunities for teaching with special collections and archives among our shared Stone-Campbell traditions. These are lessons that will be structured, illustrated, and publically shared online for use and insight by others.
Learning Abstract :
The colloquy on the "Pedagogy of the Archive" gathered a diverse and broadly representative set of scholars from the Stone-Campbell Movement to discuss the importance of print and digital archives for theological education. The colloquy produced the Stone-Campbell Teaching Archive (http://digitalcommons.acu.edu/sc_teaching/). The colloquy illuminated the creative potential of a conversation among historians, archivists, and librarians for identifying and developing open access websites that mine the riches of theological archives that are most relevant and usable for theological education. The group realized the potential for reformatting and relocating archival images used in published church histories and historical encyclopedias, hosting these images in open access repositories that are organized and easily searched by taxonomies used in standard reference works and textbooks. The colloquy highlighted the pressing need for coordinated action among theological archives in the United States to preserve precious materials for teaching and research, as well as the value of "the teaching archive" for catalyzing digital preservation and theological description of archives.
The Stone-Campbell Movement has a rich history in the United States, which is preserved and accessible at locations throughout the country. These collections are within seminaries and religiously affiliated colleges and universities within the Churches of Christ (COC), Disciples of Christ (DOC), and Independent Christian Church traditions of the Stone-Campbell Movement. With the pending relocation of the DOC Historical Society from Nashville to Bethany, West Virginia, and the uncertainty around the future roles of many of these denominational collections due to institutional budgetary pressures, as well as the need for a deeper historical consciousness among our students, we are at an opportune moment to gather as colleagues, and to discuss how to work together toward a common goal of better teaching and learning through use of archives and special collections for theological instruction. By bringing together key teaching faculty and instructional librarians within the tradition, we will construct a multi-day colloquy addressing the challenges and opportunities for teaching with special collections and archives among our shared Stone-Campbell traditions. These are lessons that will be structured, illustrated, and publically shared online for use and insight by others.
Learning Abstract :
The colloquy on the "Pedagogy of the Archive" gathered a diverse and broadly representative set of scholars from the Stone-Campbell Movement to discuss the importance of print and digital archives for theological education. The colloquy produced the Stone-Campbell Teaching Archive (http://digitalcommons.acu.edu/sc_teaching/). The colloquy illuminated the creative potential of a conversation among historians, archivists, and librarians for identifying and developing open access websites that mine the riches of theological archives that are most relevant and usable for theological education. The group realized the potential for reformatting and relocating archival images used in published church histories and historical encyclopedias, hosting these images in open access repositories that are organized and easily searched by taxonomies used in standard reference works and textbooks. The colloquy highlighted the pressing need for coordinated action among theological archives in the United States to preserve precious materials for teaching and research, as well as the value of "the teaching archive" for catalyzing digital preservation and theological description of archives.
Biblical Hebrew Language Resource Project
Proposal abstract :
Support for development of an electronic Biblical Hebrew language resource tool designed for ease of adoption and adaptation by colleges, seminaries and translation training programs along with the necessary bibliographic resource database.
Learning Abstract :
The grant supported a larger project of the SBL to develop a resource to facilitate the teaching of Biblical Hebrew through web-based technology. This resource would include the following modules: basic Hebrew dictionary, grammar and syntax, vocabulary and translation exercises, audio file pronunciation guide, video presentations of each segment of the grammar, and a database of books, articles and reference works related to the study of Hebrew. The grant would cover digitizing expenses, along with salary replacement funds for a professor to work on the project.
The project director reports that the money was used as proposed and that great progress was made toward the completion of the resource.
Support for development of an electronic Biblical Hebrew language resource tool designed for ease of adoption and adaptation by colleges, seminaries and translation training programs along with the necessary bibliographic resource database.
Learning Abstract :
The grant supported a larger project of the SBL to develop a resource to facilitate the teaching of Biblical Hebrew through web-based technology. This resource would include the following modules: basic Hebrew dictionary, grammar and syntax, vocabulary and translation exercises, audio file pronunciation guide, video presentations of each segment of the grammar, and a database of books, articles and reference works related to the study of Hebrew. The grant would cover digitizing expenses, along with salary replacement funds for a professor to work on the project.
The project director reports that the money was used as proposed and that great progress was made toward the completion of the resource.
Creating a Culture of Pedagogical Reflection in the Hastings College Department of Philosophy and Religion
Proposal abstract :
As in most departments across the country, the religion faculty at Hastings College has had few formal opportunities to reflect critically on our pedagogy, especially from a theoretical perspective. To this end, our proposed project will seek to establish 1) a working reference library that can be utilized for informing teaching practices and 2) opportunities for bi-annual departmental workshops where issues of teaching, learning outcomes, and assessment can be discussed. We will also develop a department-specific assessment instrument for evaluating classroom effectiveness.
As in most departments across the country, the religion faculty at Hastings College has had few formal opportunities to reflect critically on our pedagogy, especially from a theoretical perspective. To this end, our proposed project will seek to establish 1) a working reference library that can be utilized for informing teaching practices and 2) opportunities for bi-annual departmental workshops where issues of teaching, learning outcomes, and assessment can be discussed. We will also develop a department-specific assessment instrument for evaluating classroom effectiveness.