The teaching of the Bible in the public schools of the United States is reviewed, and the failings of current materials in the field are discussed. Responses and recommendations by teachers faced with current limitations on the teaching of the Bible are recorded. Using these recommendations as well as some of the ones emanating from the Bible as…

This is a 600-reference bibliography on the development of children's conceptions and artistic representations of God. References are presented in 12 categories: (1) The God Concept, (2) Concept Development, (3) Child Development and Developmental Child Psychology, (4) Religious Education, (5) Children's Religious Thought and Development, (6)…

While Martin Luther is often regarded as an outstanding educator and his historical importance as a religious leader is indisputable, a closer examination of his writings on religion and education and his virulent anti-Semitism leave his status as an outstanding general educator open to serious question. (IS)

Christianity can offer students a great deal of accumulated wisdom and experience not found in other areas and should not be ashamed to put its case forth forcefully. Christians should not abdicate their role to modern sociologists and psychologists, but should emphasize their contributions more strongly. (Author/IS)

Presents the results of a study, part of a larger project investigating knowledge acquisition in Christian religions. Focuses on primary school children's drawings of the "house where God lives" to learn about belief revision or conceptual change. Finds that children's drawings indicated belief revision and conceptual change. (CMK)

Draws on the author's experience and research to explore how strong ideological beliefs impact social studies teaching in religious schools. Suggests a concerted effort by teachers in religious schools, in particular Mennonite schools, to reflect the ethos of the school. Describes the experience of teaching in a religious school. (CMK)

A lesson plan, divided into five learning activities, explores certain fundamental beliefs and practices associated with Shintoism, the ancient religion of the Japanese. It is designed for integration into a course on world cultures or global studies. The unit is organized to allow high school students an opportunity to observe the variety of ways…

The communication of faith requires a full personal response not required to the same extent in other branches of human knowledge. Because of this, teaching methods designed for the arts and sciences must be adapted for use in religious education. Because religion focuses on God, the absolute transcendent, religious education has to do with…

The first words of the first of the rights guaranteed to Americans in the Bill of Rights are, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Despite the obvious general intent of these words, doubts remain about specific applications of the law. The permissible relationship…

Proceedings of a symposium held at the University of Notre Dame, January 11-13, 1976 are presented. Subjects of discussion included: partoral issues for the church today; Christian scholars and the work of the church; the role of a Catholic university or college in advancing evangelization in the American context; relation between the American…

Maintains that all teachers possess instructional objectives despite claims to the contrary. Defines instructional objectives as the understanding, attitudes, and skills that a teacher wants a learner to acquire. Discusses the instructional objectives of catechetical education. Examines the debate over catechetical education and instructional…

Discusses the increasingly multicultural nature of California's population. Questions whether multiculturalism can be incorporated into Christian education. Provides a checklist of multicultural religious education programs divided into knowledge, skill, and attitude components. (CFR)

Analyses the effect of religious schools on the moral education of English secondary school students. Derives four scales to measure students' general religious attitudes, specific Catholic beliefs, specific Jewish beliefs, and secular morality. Concludes that religious schools produce stronger, more uniform attitudes toward religion and morality…

Discusses the rapid growth of a Catholic K-8 school in Oklahoma. Reports that the school opened in 1990 and more than quintupled in size by 2001, making it the largest Catholic school in the state. Identifies the school's number one priority as its commitment to Catholicism. (NB)

This article reports on Australian research investigating the meaning and function of prayer for children. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 60 primary school participants selected from six different schools in Melbourne, reflecting some of the diverse philosophical and religious traditions found in the Australian society. The three…