Global Civic Curriculum (GCC)
“Education for Empowered Citizenship in the 21st Century”
A foundational, secular, science-based educational framework for global citizens
CURRICULUM OUTLINE
Core Areas of Study (6 Pillars)
1. Critical Thinking & Logic
- Introduction to logic (deductive, inductive, abductive reasoning)
- Identifying cognitive biases and logical fallacies
- Argument construction and evaluation
- Emotional reasoning vs. rational thinking
- Problem-solving frameworks
2. Scientific Method & Media Literacy
- What is science? Epistemology and evidence
- Scientific method and falsifiability
- Peer review and reproducibility
- Identifying misinformation and disinformation
- Analyzing data, charts, statistics
- How to read scientific articles and news critically
3. Human Rights & Global Ethics
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- History of human rights and social justice movements
- Ethical reasoning and moral development
- Secular ethics and human dignity
- Inclusion, equity, gender rights, and accessibility
- Nonviolent communication and restorative justice
4. Environmental Stewardship
- Earth systems: biosphere, atmosphere, ecosystems
- Climate change: causes, impacts, solutions
- Biodiversity and sustainability
- Environmental justice and indigenous knowledge
- Eco-citizenship and daily green living practices
5. Secular Spirituality & Inner Development
- Mindfulness and emotional intelligence
- Compassion, resilience, self-reflection
- Practices from contemplative traditions (Zen, Stoicism, etc.)
- Developing values, meaning, and purpose
- The role of silence, stillness, and self-inquiry
6. Democratic Literacy & Global Citizenship
- How democracy works (voting, legislation, representation)
- Digital civics and online participation
- Civic responsibilities and rights
- Local to global governance (UN, AU, EU, ASEAN, etc.)
- Global issues: poverty, peace, pandemics, polarization
- Action-based projects: community engagement & service
Dual Charter – Dual Initiative
This is the core of Scientific Humanist Democracy—a governance model rooted not in superstition or faction, but in wisdom, facts, compassion, and universal ethics. It is guided by two foundational instruments and two initiatives:
The Scientific Humanist Democracy Charter – a declaration of the 12 core values needed to guide ethical, intelligent, globally aware government.
Scientific Humanist Government Charter – A Charter to guide the policies, institutions, and partnerships that will govern a 21st-century world. Rooted in evidence, reason, human dignity, and planetary responsibility
The Global Civic Curriculum – a public educational initiative to teach every citizen, from youth to elder, the essential tools of logic, critical thinking, science, human rights, environmental ethics, and secular spirituality.
The Human Maturity Initiative – A campaign to foster emotional and intellectual maturity as public goods. We research, teach, and promote the psychological foundations of wise self-governance.