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Tobin Belzer

Contributing fellow, Center for Religion and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California

Tobin Belzer is a contributing fellow at the Center for Religion and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California. Her research focus is on young adults and teens, experiential education, leadership training, organizational culture, congregational studies, Jewish identity, character development, gender, inclusion, media and technology, arts and culture, and education. Belzer is an applied sociologist earned her Ph.D. in sociology and master’s degree in women’s studies from Brandeis University.

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The Art & Science of Vocational Discernment Course from FTE

This five-week course from The Forum For Theological Exploration is designed for ministry leaders who accompany young adults in exploring meaning and purpose. With this course, you will learn a framework that is adaptable, simple and deep to accompany young adults in hearing God's voice in how they can contribute to the world in powerful, meaningful ways. Enroll by April 12, 2026.

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