On the Pursuit of
The Beloved Community
Turning the Beloved Community Concept into a local initiative—enabling leaders to be the change they want to see.
This six week online training course includes:
Digital journal workbook to help you engage in the material
Videos and recommended reading to extend your understanding
Group challenges to put your learning into practice
Three live online empowerment sessions
Opportunity to collaborate on community projects that move our communities closer to a Beloved Community
Optional one-on-one consultation with the program facilitator after course-completion
Topics Covered
Defining the Beloved Community through Dr. King’s Writings
During this session we review excerpts from some of Dr. King’s most popular writings, solidify key terms and concepts, then create a framework that further defines a Beloved Community through Dr. King’s writings. How do you create a beloved community?
Defining the Beloved Community through Dr. King’s Spoken Word
During this session we watch key parts of some of Dr. King’s most popular speeches, solidify key terms and concepts, then create a framework that defines a Beloved Community through Dr. King’s spoken word. What is a Beloved Community?
The Role of the Beloved Community in Addressing the Three Evils
In this session, the three frameworks constructed from the previous three sessions are combined to create a Beloved Community Action Framework that clarifies how you can use the Beloved Community concept to create a Beloved Community Initiative tailored to your particular community, from your position in your community.
Defining the Structures, Institutions, & Systems Perpetuating the 3 Evils
During this session we watch Dr. King’s “Three Evils” speech, review excerpts of writings from the founders of the U.S. to identify, define, and describe the structures, institutions, and systems of the U.S. and local government perpetuating the three evils identified by Dr. King.
Identifying the North Star and Using the Beloved Community as a Path
In this session, we construct goals from the Beloved Community Action Framework created in Session Four and envision a world once those goals and beyond are achieved. We define in practical terms what our communities would look like as beloved communities and map the structural, institutional, and systemic changes needed to get to a Beloved Community.
Defining, Building, and Maintaining a Beloved Community Initiative
In this session, we map out how to get it done. The reality is, no matter how big your dreams, your capacity is still limited. However, your capacities grow exponentially when arranged in a strategic network. You learn how to go from wherever you are in your community to being able to envisioning your community as a Beloved Community, then putting that vision into action.