RESILIENCE has published its “Training Services Management Plan”, outlining how future training activities relevant to our target groups involved in the study of religion will be developed and implemented.
The RESILIENCE Training Services Management Plan responds to the specific challenges in the study of religion, such as the diversity of languages, scripts, and source types. It sets out criteria for user-centered training that reflects the actual needs of scholars, bridging the gap between existing resources and what researchers require. These needs were previously identified and prioritised as part of Work Package 3.
RESILIENCE adopts a prototype-based model to test and refine training formats before full implementation. The prototypes are shaped by user feedback and guided by the “Key Recommendations for Training Design and Delivery”, developed as part of the “RESILIENCE Training Management Plan”. These recommendations offer a practical framework for planning, delivering, and evaluating training courses.
Two prototype trainings answer the user requirement for software and tools for the study of religion and include “Uncovering Intertextuality through Digital Tools” and “AI for Religious Studies”, both of which were successfully implemented. RESILIENCE also addresses the need for access to physical sources held in archives, museums, and heritage institutions—many of which are difficult to reach. The third prototype, “Religion for the Senses. How to Read, Treat and Hear Religious Sources”, explores how to study material and immaterial religious evidence such as art, music, and liturgy.
A core principle of the RESILIENCE training plan is its emphasis on practical application. Training Courses are designed to focus on the real-world use of tools and concepts, enabling participants to apply them independently under guided instruction. This ensures that what is learned can be effectively transferred to the daily work involved in the study of religion.
Read more in Prototyping RESILIENCE’s Training Programme.
The surveys and prioritisation of user requirements follow D3.5 User Stories Catalogue – 1st batch, and D3.6 User Stories Catalogue – 2nd batch.