EDI and Unconscious Bias Training

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Module 1: Working Towards a Fully Inclusive Methodist Church
Video – An Introduction to the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Foundation Module

Module 2: Why Is This Important For The Methodist Church?
What the Bible Says
Why Does this Matter?

Module 3: Methodism Today
Case Studies
Case Studies Answers
Introduction to Discrimination
Methodism Today
Protected Characteristics

Module 4: What Sort of Change Are We Committing To?
Personal Responsibility Commitment
Exemplar Personal Responsibility Commitment
Jurisdiction – England
We Are the Church
Video – Don't Put People in Boxes
Video – We Are the Church
Video – If We are the Body (Casting Crowns)
Video – The Labels We Carry
Video – Critical Thinking
Video – Above and Below the Line: Personal Responsibility

Module 5:What Does the Strategy Recommend?
Equality Impact Assessment
Inclusive Language Guide
Video – Affirmations Scheme 
Video – Inclusive Language Guide
Video – Discrimination and Abuse Response Service
Video – Truth and Reconciliation Process
Video – Solidarity Circles
Video – Equality Impact Assessment

Module 6:Opportunities for Action
Further Learning and Sources of Support
EDI Learning Resources

Unconscious Bias

Section 1&2: Introduction and Theology & An Introduction to Unconscious Bias 
Introduction to Unconscious Bias
Introduction to the Equality Act 2010
Video – Introduction and Theology & An Introduction to Unconscious Bias

Section 3: Types of Unconscious Bias
Types of Unconscious Bias
Video – Types of Unconscious Bias

Section 4: The Impact of Unconscious Bias and What We Can Do About It
Video – The Impact of Unconscious Bias and What We Can Do About It