It was in 2012, when in Russian schools the subject 'Fundamentals of Religious Cultures and Secular Ethics' was introduced. Parents of students are given the opportunity to choose from six different modules. Among the modules there are 'Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture', 'Fundamentals of Islamic Culture', 'Fundamentals of Jewish Culture',…

An active discussion of the questions of the advisability of forming new principles of national unity and creating an orderly harmonious world in the minds of people, strengthening the educational functions of the state, its concern for public morality do not primarily concern education, humanization of its content, and revision of the educational…

This article deals with the place of Christian psychology in the system of psychological knowledge. The author points to the need to distinguish between the two systems of knowledge: the psychology of the mind and the psychology of the person. The psychology of the mind is the science devoted to the process of the formation of a particular mental…

Despite the increased trend towards secularisation in state schooling, issues of religion and spirituality have remained important. Increased pluralism within societies through expanding migration patterns is changing the religious and cultural contours of many countries in Europe and North America, and is creating a need for a deeper…

This article examines 10 textbooks used in Jewish religion classes in Russian high schools in the final decades of the 19th century. The textbooks reveal an expectation of a low level of Hebrew background, an interest in promoting the practice of prayer, and two distinct approaches to teaching Judaism. While some of the books introduce students to…

A new textbook in religious education is analysed, first, in comparison to earlier ones, and, second, with respect to its content and goals. The aim of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) is threefold--to educate into religion, to foster the ethnic Russian identity and to make youngsters loyal to the state. Actually, the state rather than society is…

These days, problems of relations between the church and the schools are at the focus of attention of sociologists. In present-day Russia, religion, particularly the Orthodox religion, is acknowledged to have the right to contribute to the formation of the Russian state and culture. According to the findings of recent sociological surveys, many…

Describes the efforts of the National Catholic Educational Association to establish connections between Russian and Lithuanian educators and the Catholic educational community in the United States. Describes the delegation's travels to Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Vilnius and their interaction with Eastern European educators around in October…

Summarizes the results of a study concerning religious feelings of Russian youth in school. Over 1000 students ages 15 to 29 responded to the questionnaire and over half endorsed the revival of religious factors within national life. Males were more reserved in this endorsement than were females. (MJP)

Maintains that while Russian schools have performed admirably in the field of general education they have failed to develop any spiritual foundations for young people. Outlines the historic role of the Orthodox church in developing the Russian character and advocates a stronger presence for that church in Russian society. (MJP)