We’re excited to continue building our educational offerings on free and liberal religion, interfaith studies, and spiritual practices. For more information about the Institute and its mission, please visit our Free Religion Institute page. Free Religion 1: Learning the Basics This foundational course explores why interfaith dialogue matters, drawing inspiration...

The Free Religion Institute is pleased to announce another session in our ongoing series with Rev. Michinori Maruta exploring the connections between Buddhism and Free Religion (自由宗教 jiyū shūkyō). These talks and discussions have thus far been offered as standalone sessions rather than a formal course for the Institute. We’re...

The Free Religion Institute continues its inaugural e-learning season with the third session of Rev. Andrew Brown’s exploration of Japanese free religion through the work of Imaoka Shin’ichirō. This course examines how Imaoka’s ideas have shaped liberal religious thought in Japan, with previous sessions now available as recordings for IARF...

The Free Religion Institute launches the first course on its e-learning platform this spring, beginning with an exploration of Japanese free religion through the work of Imaoka Shin’ichirō. Led by Rev. Andrew Brown, this course examines how Imaoka’s ideas shaped liberal religious thought in Japan. Following January’s opening session, which...

In the United States, it is customary to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November. Despite global challenges, there is still much to be grateful for—even as the world stands at a tipping point between hope and fear, light and darkness. This year has been fraught...

Join the Free Religion Institute, IARF's new educational initiative exploring liberal religious thought through online courses, discussions, and resources. Starting October 30 with Rev. Andrew Brown's series on Imaoka Shin'ichirō and Free Religions. Connect with liberal religious thinkers worldwide through our integrated community platform.