In the contemporary period, the persistence of the dual system of state and "madrasa" education in many Muslim countries has raised for policymakers the dilemma of what form Islam ought to assume as a pedagogic category in these contexts. At one extreme, in the syllabi of traditionalist "madrasas", we find Islam being deployed as an overarching…

With the help of a relational approach to education in general, this article works out the possibilities and chances of a relational approach to religious education in particular. It argues that such an approach can make an important contribution to religious education in a pluralistic world. In education theory, the relational approach is…

Girls' education has been considered a site of struggle where ideals of femininity and domesticity are translated into curricula and practices that seek to shape and regulate. In colonial Hong Kong, British mission societies had a significant share in providing girls' education, which was predominantly in the hands of European missionaries in the…

Presents historical themes relevant to religious education of older adults. Draws on themes in Jewish, Christian, Confucian, and other world religions to show that religious bodies have shown respect for the elderly, especially for their abilities as teachers and counselors. Asserts that increased numbers of older adults in religious bodies can be…

Examines what theology in the Jewish and Christian traditions says about understanding older people and their purpose in life of society and the religious community. Draws implications of such theological understanding for religious education. Discusses three common historic themes: the blessing of age, aging and the justice of God, and the…

I give a brief account of the emergence in Britain in the late 1960s of a secular religious education (RE), utilizing material from the religions of the world, and refer to its role in multicultural education in the 1970s. Next, I summarize some developments in the history of the uneasy relationship between multicultural and antiracist education…

In the final decades of the twentieth century there was a considerable increase in the scale of religious education in Russia. Inasmuch as the targets of influence of religious institutions are citizens of Russia who profess a particular religion, the activities of the institutions have to be carried out on the basis of laws in force in Russia, in…

Describes the research of Edward Robinson (1977) and colleagues who have studied the religious experiences of British children. Discusses implications of their findings for education and care of young children in a variety of settings. Maintains that religious experience contributes to the development of the whole child and should be respected,…

A comparison is made of the contents and contributors to the British Journal of Religious Education (UK) and Religious Education (North America). A content analysis of each journal was conducted for a 10-year period between 1992?2002. A total of 20 volumes were analyzed, with attention given to types of research published, composition of review…

Public school leaders often find themselves caught between groups with passionately held--but widely varying--views regarding the appropriate role for religion in public schools. Tensions are heightened by the growth of well-funded special interest groups inclined to litigate anywhere a test case arises. By reviewing the most recent judicial…

The voucher system in Denmark combines unrestricted generous subsidies with substantial autonomy of private schools as to schedule and teaching methods. This has produced a private school sector with a wide variety of school types. This paper uses data on eight cohorts of students (over 510,000 individuals) to compare educational attainment in…

A study of American Jewish day-school graduates in Israeli "yeshivas" revealed that American schools teach Hebrew and transmit the Talmudic traditions poorly. Students study secular subjects more seriously than religious ones. Journal available from Human Sciences Press, 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10011. (AM)

Describes the foundation, growth and philosophy of Teachers' Teams, an international movement of Catholic educators who view teaching in public schools as a vocation, mission and ministry. Discusses activities such as monthly meetings and conferences and defines the three steps in their approach: seeing, judging, and acting. (BCY)

To help social studies classroom teachers present a realistic picture of the Middle Eastern religion of Islam, this article presents an overview of major beliefs and religious practices of Moslems. Information is presented on religious fundamentals, Islam's relationship to Judaism and Christianity, the development of Islam, the role of women, and…

The article reviews the literature on the participation of persons with disabilities in religious organizations and summarizes a study which found that clergy (n=125) are aware of only low numbers of persons with disabilities in their congregations and are not highly active in providing accommodations or services to these individuals and their…