This article considers the high significance of the Russian Orthodox Church's system of religious education, which is currently being built in the Russian Federation. The great value of this system is due to the fact that Orthodoxy has historically been the most massive and important religion in Russia. Sunday schools are examined as a form of…

Chile's General Law of Education (LGE) states that one of the purposes of education is the spiritual development of all its schooled population. In turn, other legal documents claim that the Institutional Educational Project should define how schools are to approach that statement. This article analyses the frequency of keywords, based on a…

An 18th-century parable based on the Adam story offers a model of moral education rooted in communitarianism. Individual conscience arises from social norms, with a vital role for shame and pride. Emphasizing the nobility of being created in the divine image, this model overcomes shortcomings of rationalist, Enlightenment education. Moreover, the…

In Scotland, and particularly with regards to non-denominational RE, known as Religious and Moral Education (RME), a current focus of debates is on how and why practitioners are implementing or deviating from legal and curricular expectations. Using the findings of a small-scale qualitative practitioner enquiry centered on one local education…

After an elaboration of the paradigm shift concerning religious education in Europe, we will give a critical presentation of the Belgian and Flemish system of religious education. The article continues with a discussion of diverse proposals to change the religious education system in Flanders, and concludes that the introduction of an independent,…

Zimbabwe's Education Ministry recommended the teaching of African Traditional Religion in recognition of its multi-religious society. This study sought to establish the extent to which African Traditional Religion is taught in primary schools, the challenges faced by teachers, and opportunities for promoting its teaching. A descriptive survey…

This article considers the role of the storyteller of religious narrative, not as presenter but as custodian of the narrative. Two case studies are examined. In the first it is shown how a storyteller can operate deliberately to attack and vitiate the received tradition about their chosen subject. In the second it is shown how an established…

Discusses the issue of moral blame as it relates to the AIDS epidemic. Argues that regarding AIDS as divine punishment for immorality is ethically and theologically unsound, resulting in a poor response to the AIDS crisis. States that self-righteous moral judgment is an inappropriate and un-Christian reaction toward AIDS victims. (GEA)

Discusses the moral nature of the AIDS crisis, finding it to be an occasion for moral responsibility. Examines three moral characteristics of a fidelity-tempered ethic which can serve society as the crisis continues. States that restoration of faithfulness is the best hope for "enduring and overcoming" the crisis. (GEA)

Addresses the moral problems and issues brought about by AIDS and examines the responsibilities of the Christian community to educate the public and comfort the afflicted. States that proper understanding of the nature and value of "community" enables discernment of moral responsibilities and the notion of a caring presence. (GEA)

Develops an educational philosophy for Christian religious education as it touches the AIDS crisis. Grounded in Thomas Groome's "shared Christian praxis" model and directed toward religious educators, the philosophy contains five components: present action, critical reflection, dialog, story, and vision. Examines each component, stating…

Explores workshops concerning adult religious education. Reviews information obtained in these workshops to make suggestions about the development of adult theological education programs. Notes that education for the ministry in daily life takes seriously the psychological, experiential, and historical aspects of persons' lives. (KO)

This article presents the results and an analysis of 1,728 survey responses from faculty at four top tier religious research universities regarding their support for moral and civic education. The results demonstrate that a majority of faculty members at these schools supported both the general goals of moral and civic education and specific…

Stating that educational campaigns are mandatory, prudent behavior required, and limited screening and quarantine recommended, Evans addresses two questions: (1) Will a religiously based sexual ethic help prevent AIDS? and (2) How should we respond to the person with AIDS? Concludes that religious education must replace fear of AIDS with…

Exposes the sources of anti-Jewish education in Zionist thought and praxis by examining an unsuccessful attempt to educate for sensitivity to the suffering of others in Israel. Argues that this form of education conflicts with themes of Jewish tradition leading to oppressions of the Palestinian "other." (CMK)