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Religion in secular education : what, in heaven's name, are we teaching our children? /

Byrne, Cathy.

Religion in secular education : what, in heaven's name, are we teaching our children? / by Cathy Byrne. - 1 online resource. - International Studies in Religion and Society ; 21 . - International Studies in Religion and Society 21. Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2014, ISBN: 9789004262492. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- Education, Religion and Religions in Education -- The Secular Principle—A Guiding Compass -- Ideologies and Inclusion -- RI, RE and R&E—An International Snapshot -- The Philosophy of Plural, Critical Pedagogy -- Religion, Schools and Politics—The Mix in Australia -- RI and RE in Australian Schools—The State of Play -- Secular Failure—A History From Two Australian States -- De-Secularisation—A History from Queensland -- Inside Australian RI—Intent And Implications -- Summary and Conclusions -- References -- Index.

Cathy Byrne presents the secular principle as a guiding compass for religion in government schools in plural democracies. Using in-depth case studies, historical and contextual research from Australia, and comparisons with other developed nations, Religion in Secular Education provides a comprehensive, at times confronting, analysis of the ideologies, policies, pedagogies, and practices for state-school religion. In the context of rising demands for students to develop intercultural competence and interreligious literacy, and alongside increasing Christian evangelism in the public arena, this book highlights risks and implications as education develops religious identity – in individual children and in nation states. Byrne proposes a best practice framework for nations attempting to navigate towards socially inclusive outcomes and critical thinking in religions education policy.

9789004264342

10.1163/9789004264342 DOI

2013040435


Religion in the public schools--Cross-cultural studies.
Religion in the public schools--Australia.
Church and state.

LC107 / .B97 2014

379.2/8