Danielle Tumminio Hansen, Elizabeth Bounds, Tamara Gurley, and Jazzy Johnson
Welcome to the Social Justice & Community Engagement certificate track — we're glad you're here. This track gives you full access to teachings from Candler School of Theology faculty and practitioners working at the intersection of faith and justice. Complete all four units and pass the final quiz to earn your certificate of completion.
Click any lesson below to open it in the video player. When you're done, hit "Mark Complete" and we'll move you to the next one. Take it at your own pace — your access doesn't expire.
Final Certificate Quiz
15 questions · 70% or higher earns your certificate.
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Unit 1 · Tamara Gurley
Beliefs, Imagination & the Meaning of Justice
18 Lessons · 165 min
Taught by Tamara Gurley, this unit lays the theological groundwork for justice work — exploring the biblical concepts of tzedeqah (righteousness) and mishpat (justice), the sacredness of life, and five core beliefs that shape a justice-oriented faith.
Introduction
01:54
Beliefs
07:11
Imagination
10:53
Imagining Justice
10:06
Goodness and Dominion
10:48
Imaging Justice, Image of God
08:12
Tzedeqah and Mishphat
09:00
Tzedeqah
07:49
Mishphat, Part 1
06:41
Life is Sacred: Darkness
09:51
Life is Sacred: Women
10:33
Life is Sacred: Women, Part 2
09:36
Belief #3: Justice is Social
08:41
Belief #2: Justice is Social, Part 2
10:40
Belief #4: Justice is Political
11:12
Belief #5: Justice is Love
13:52
Justice Invites Sacred Resistance
13:06
Closing, Part 3
05:00
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Unit 2 · Danielle Tumminio Hansen
Groundedness, Trust & Trauma-Informed Practice
13 Lessons · 64 min
Taught by Danielle Tumminio Hansen, this unit equips leaders with practices for groundedness, self-differentiation, and trauma-informed awareness — the inner work that sustains outer justice work.
Implicit Bias
06:01
Building a Network & Wellness
06:26
Groundedness
02:28
Body-Based Spiritual Care Practices
04:01
Self Differentiation
03:50
Self-Reflexivity
03:49
Active Listening
05:09
Assessing and Co-Creating
06:05
Developing an Elevator Pitch
02:40
Trusting Others and Delegating Authority
04:19
What is Trauma?
06:45
Trauma and the Body
06:47
Trauma and Narrative
05:22
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Unit 3 · Jazzy Johnson
Facilitating Healing Justice in Community
23 Lessons · 102 min
Taught by Jazzy Johnson, this unit turns theory into practice with concrete tools for facilitation, root cause analysis, and healing justice — including the Relationship Onion, the LARA Method, and strategies for community organizing.
The Work of Puzzling
04:57
Healing Justice as a Strategy
03:53
We Belong to Each Other
02:40
The Power of Community Support
04:22
The Relationship Onion
05:58
Acts 242 Community
08:13
Closing and Looking Ahead
03:47
Living with Intentions
02:41
Facilitating Gatherings
04:26
Six Tips for Facilitating
07:09
The LARA Method
03:59
Community Dreaming
01:59
The Personal is Political
05:11
Root Cause Analysis, Part I
08:15
Story of the Widow's Mite
04:01
Root Cause Analysis, Part II
01:56
Persistence
02:32
The Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge
07:02
Being Persistent Toward Leaders
04:00
Religious Practices and Rituals
02:52
Justice is Not Linear
04:01
Putting the Pieces Together
04:11
Choose One: Practicing Healing Justice in Rhythm
04:15
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Unit 4 · Elizabeth Bounds
Conversations in Liberating Leadership
10 Lessons · 118 min
Taught by Elizabeth Bounds, this closing unit features conversations with justice practitioners and community leaders, exploring liberating leadership and what it means to be the change your community needs.
Introduction
03:49
Liberating Leadership
02:48
Being the Change
04:44
A Conversation with DJ Sims
24:53
A Conversation with Ingrid Rasmussen
30:23
A Conversation with Stanley Ramos
15:55
A Conversation with Senator Kim Jackson
16:30
Faith in Community
07:11
Leadership Styles
09:57
The Conclusion
01:48
Final Certificate Quiz
When you're ready, take the 15-question final assessment. A passing score of 70% earns your certificate of completion — you can take it as many times as you need.
Unit 1
Introduction
Final Assessment · Social Justice & Community Engagement
Certificate Quiz
15 questions. You need 70% or higher to earn your certificate of completion.
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