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Teaching Religion in America's Public Schools: A Necessary Disruption
- Source :
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Social Studies . May-Jun 2009 100(3):102-106. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Religion plays an important role in social studies content and is difficult to ignore, especially because of current world events. In our global society, it is more important than ever to know about and understand the religious beliefs of others. The social studies curriculum is infused with religion, but teachers circumvent the issue, mistakenly citing the separation of church and state as an obstacle. This article examines assumptions and causes of our nation's confusion over the role of religion in schools. The authors conclude with suggestions for returning the study of religion to social studies classrooms.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0037-7996
- Volume :
- 100
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Social Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ838446
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3200/TSSS.100.3.102-106