Religious education in public schools and religious identity in post-communist Serbia

Why Education in Public Schools Should Include Religious Ideals

This article aims to open a new line of debate about religion in public schools by focusing on religious ideals. The article begins with an elucidation of the concept ‘religious ideals’ and an explanation of the notion of reasonable pluralism, in order to be able to explore the dangers and positive contributions of religious ideals and their pursuit on a liberal democratic society. We draw our ...

Differences in Educational Production Between Dutch Public and Religious Schools

A common finding in the economic literature on schooling effectiveness is the phenomenon of better performance by religious, and more precisely Catholic, schools in terms of scholastic achievement, educational attainment and measurable labor market outcomes (i.e. subsequent employment status and wages). While the majority of this research in the economic sciences stems from the US, fueling the ...

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Latino Religious Affiliation and Ethnic Identity

Despite the pervasiveness of Catholicism among Latinos, studies reveal an increasing shift toward Protestantism. Examining the relationship between religion and ethnicity, we explore homeland language use as a core ethnic marker using a survey from the Pew Hispanic Center. Results reveal that Catholic Latinos are significantly more likely to use Spanish at home, even after controlling for other...

How to Religious Education in Zoroastrian Schools with the Focus on Yazd Dinyari School

Introduction: Religious Education is Specific to Each Religion and Religion, and Knowledge of the Process of Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating it Can have Strategic Implications for Actors in the Field of Religion and Curriculum In this Regard, the Present Study Aimed to Explain How Religious Education in Zoroastrian Schools with the focus on Yazd Dinyari School. Methods: The present stud...