Bloomsbury Academic Bloomsbury Handbook of Schools and Religion - Academic Text

Explore the complex connections between state schools and religion with The Bloomsbury Handbook of Schools and Religion. This text offers the first truly global scan of contemporary debates and issues regarding how religious life and educational institutions interact across different parts of the world. Edited by Fraser-Pearce and Fraser, this handbook brings together chapters from leading experts to examine specific contested topics. Readers can study the debate over whether religious literacy should be a goal of school education, the discussions surrounding appropriate religious attire in classrooms, and the long-term conflicts regarding evolution, sexuality, and race. This volume also addresses significant questions about public funding and the diverse ways these issues manifest globally. It serves as an essential resource for those studying religious studies, education policy, and the social dynamics of modern school systems.