Debates about inclusive education for students with special needs challenge Catholic educators to develop a rationale consistent with Catholic theology and Church teaching. Guided by the rationale, arguments are made for the role Catholic schools, seminaries, and Catholic higher education should contribute to realize an inclusive Church.…

The point of departure for this article is James Fowler's conception of the "master story." In "master stories," culture-heroes are portrayed as engaging in certain archetypal activities. These activities are then considered paradigmatic and life-orienting by future generations who adhere to that culture. In keeping with this line of thinking, we…

This guide is intended to help church congregations develop and/or strengthen plans for children's ministries and child advocacy. Specifically the work aims to affirm children's growth, discoveries, and experiences and to provide strategies to congregations for helping children whose physical, emotional, social, economic, and educational…

Reform Judaism, the branch of Judaism most liberal in religious practice and most committed to adapting to the realities of modern America, has recently abandoned its opposition to Jewish day schools and has thereby signalled its acceptance of an alternative to public education. When the ancestors of these Reform Jews came to America in the middle…

Intended for planning and improving after-school programs for 10- to 15-year-olds, this guide offers ideas about programs, administration, fund raising, public relations, inservice training, facilities, program evaluation, and staffing. Section 1 is composed of 14 program descriptions, including individual cover sheets summarizing facts and…

Denominational instruction within public schools is inadequate for parents whose religious convictions are not satisfied by secular education. Fears of division in society, narrow curriculum, shortage of pupils, and shortage of funding have created legal and practical limits for establishing alternatives. (Author/JAZ)

The United States Institute of Peace held a two day workshop titled "Teaching about the Religious Other" on March 3-4, 2005. The sixteen workshop participants were professors experienced in teaching those of one Abrahamic faith about another Abrahamic faith either in U.S. classrooms or abroad. The purpose of the workshop was to enable these…

Historical background to Arkansas Act 590, mandating inclusion of creationism in public school curriculum, is given, including the history of antievolution bills, emergence of textbook watchers, and political issues in the law's passage. Suggestions are given for elementary and secondary teachers to become informed and active regarding…

In Norway changes in legislation in recent years have loosened the firm hold of Christian philosophy in the schools and given room for alternative secular philosophy. This article presents background information and an outline of the basic plan for life philosophy as a school subject. (Author/SJL)

Begins by distinguishing between internal and external forms of assessment. Methods and criteria for internal assessment are determined by the appropriate academic and governance structures within the institution. External assessment criteria usually are determined by an entity outside of an individual institution. Examines the utility of…

Explores whether intergenerational (IG) and homogeneous-age group strategies for intentional education in faith communities are mutually exclusive or complementary. Examines the validity of generational differentiation in educational processes, addresses two difficulties raised for IG programs, and discusses insights on developmental theory and IG…

Presents problems inherent in religious Zionist education. Provides solutions to dissonance within the religious Zionist identity: (1) a firm educational doctrine and the goals that follow; and (2) education toward effective cognition. Addresses the implications of combining an educational doctrine with cognitive elements. Includes references.…

Explores the situation of the Israeli-Jewish education system in Israel that has developed educational streams according to religious differences. Highlights the changes in the status of cultural stands of secular and religious Jewish groups throughout the twentieth century. Includes references. (CMK)

Explores the origins and development of the Catholic Church's involvement in secular schooling in Zambia. Illustrates that at the primary level, government's secularization led to the hand over of these schools; but at the secondary level a more universal type of Catholic school developed. (CMK)

Discusses developments in religious education in Ontario, Canada public schools over the past 20 years. Reports that public funding of Roman Catholic Schools resulted in 2 public school systems. Reviews the 1989 governmental inquiry into religious education in public schooling and the options for the relationship between government and religion.…