81. Developing A Religious Education Program - The UUA Congregational Handbook A healthy religious education program is based on a firm and honest foundation. What special skills in the areas of teaching, education, and curriculum http://www.uua.org/cde/handbook/conghand-14a.html

The UUA Congregational Handbook, 1995 Religious Education Programming Developing a Religious Education Program There are several steps to developing a healthy and thriving religious education program. All of the steps involve commitment to reflection, honesty, and congruence. Step 1. Your Mission Statement and Religious Education Goals A healthy religious education program is based on a firm and honest foundation. Your congregation's mission statement is the baseline. What does this statement have to say about ministry to children, youth, young adults, adults? What does it say about the role of education in your congregational life? How does your mission statement speak to the needs of the larger community you serve? Who do you hope will find and join your congregation? Who are you trying to exclude, if anyone? The use of such materials as Philosophy Making: A Process Guide by Elizabeth Anastos and David Marshak can help your congregation find answers to these questions: What does our congregation believe religious education should concern? Who do we want to include? What do we hope they will gain from our religious education programming? If someone entered our program as an infant, what do we hope she or he would gain by the time he or she finished high school? Step 2. Evaluating Age Groups

82. UU World: What Should We Do With The Boys?, By Neil Chethik See also Ten Ways to Make Your religious education Program BoyFriendly are needed in the leadership and teaching ranks of religious education programs. http://www.uua.org/world/2003/01/feature2a.html

January/February 2003 What Should We Do with the Boys? by Neil Chethik The eight-year-old boy was puzzled. In his first years of Sunday school at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, Ontario, he'd surely noticed the attention paid to women's rights. But on this morning, the feminist message was especially robust. It was International Women's Day, after all, and his teachers were impassioned as they led students in naming women leaders, women heroes, and the court cases that had brought equal rights to Canadian women. See also Ten Ways to Make Your Religious Education Program Boy-Friendly developed by the Unitarian Universalist Men's Network Finally, the puzzled boy spoke his mind. "This feminism stuff is interesting," he told his teachers, "but when are we going to have a class on boyism?" Eight-year-olds are not the only Unitarian Universalists asking questions about gender and religious education. In a movement where just over half the clergy is female, where a great majority of religious education leaders are women, and where feminism is embedded in the principles, parents and education leaders are for the first time wondering aloud if boys are getting what they need from the church schools they attend. "It's a subtle thing, but the issue comes up all the time," says the Rev. Dr. Barry Andrews, minister of religious education at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, New York. "Teachers come to me and say: 'The boys are bored with the material. They're acting out inappropriately. They're speaking out in class. What should we do with the boys?'"

83. Teachernet, Equality Teachers of religious education (RE) can play a crucial role in highlighting the issue of religious discrimination and promoting understanding and tolerance http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/equality/

Skip Navigation Home Professional development Management ... Whole-school issues Equality Research Education overview Useful sites Community ... Text too small? Equality Schools have a duty to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, regardless of their sexual orientation, race, religion or disability. This promotion of equality should be enshrined in school policies on equal opportunities, behaviour and the curriculum. Equality and the curriculum The framework for Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship aims to teach pupils to understand and respect diversity and differences. Pupils learn to recognise the effects of bullying, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination of any kind, and to develop the skills to challenge discrimination assertively. The PSHE framework for teaching outlines which subjects should be taught at which Key Stage: Key Stage 1: there are different types of teasing and bullying; bullying is wrong; how to get help with bullying Key stage 2: realise the nature and consequences of anti-social and aggressive behaviours, such as bullying and racism; recognise and challenge stereotypes Key stage 3: the effects of all types of stereotyping, prejudice, bullying and racism; how to challenge them assertively

84. Belief, Unbelief And Religious Education What this might mean for religious education in schools is interesting. But should teaching about religion include teaching about its critics? http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page5480.asp

Skip to: Content Directgov Gov news Main menu prime minister contact biography speeches PM's office G8 and EU Presidencies government cabinet guide to legislation ... Help Search You are here: home prime minister PM's office millennium lectures > Belief, unbelief and religious education Belief, unbelief and religious education by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Monday 8 March 2004 There has been much discussion in recent weeks of the possibility of including in courses of RE in schools some attention to atheism and other non-religious forms of belief. In the light of this, I want to explore not so much the issue of relations between faiths as the challenge that all faiths have in common - how we manage the tensions between belief and unbelief in our public life and policy, and specially in education. I shall be looking in what follows at some of the assumptions that have been around on both sides of the recent discussion, in the hope of restoring clarity to what threatens to become a somewhat confused and overclouded landscape. And I hope too to shed some light on broader questions about belief and unbelief as they affect all our religious traditions, in a way that may open up some fresh conversations between us. In the year 156 of the Christian era, Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, was arrested and brought before the magistrate, charged with being a Christian. He was in his eighties, and his age and frailty prompted the magistrate to offer him a quick discharge if he would acknowledge the divine spirit of the emperor and say 'Away with the atheists.' The latter, at least, you might think would not be difficult for a bishop; but of course at this period an atheist was someone who refused to take part in the civic cult of the empire, to perform public religious duties and take part in the festivals of the Roman city. Christians were atheists, by this definition; Polycarp had a problem after all. His response, though, was an elegant turning of the tables. He looked around slowly at the screaming mob in the amphitheatre who had gathered for the gladiatorial fights and public executions, and, says our eyewitness chronicler, he groaned and said, 'Away with the atheists.'

85. Higher Education Academy Subject Centre For GEES - Home Page The spatial literacy in teaching forum is for the discussion of spatial literacy the implications of cultural and religious issues in higher education, http://www.gees.ac.uk/

Skip Navigation About Us Search Higher Education Academy ... GEES Subject Centre Home banner image area News Archive Events Resource Database Projects ... Planet Welcome to the web-site of the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) Resource Database with access to high quality materials of use to those who teach and support learning in higher education. If you cannot find what you are looking for or would like more information on our work please contact our enquiry service at info@gees.ac.uk What is on this web-site Call For Presentations - Researching and Evaluating the GEES Student Learning Experience - Closing date: Friday 7 October FREE!! Departmental Workshops from the GEES Subject Centre (January 2006 to July 2006) - Request One Now! News Award for innovation in Teaching at Higher and Secondary Education level Call For Presentations - Researching and Evaluating the GEES Student Learning Experience - 7 December, Manchester Spatial Literacy in Teaching Forum Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Employability Profiles Resource Pack

86. NSTA - View Position Statement Science teachers should not advocate any religious interpretations of nature and The National Science education Standards recognizes that conceptual http://www.nsta.org/positionstatement&psid=10

sort by date rank advanced search Printer-friendly version List of position statements NSTA Position Statement The Teaching of Evolution Introduction The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) strongly supports the position that evolution is a major unifying concept in science and should be included in the K-12 science education frameworks and curricula. Furthermore, if evolution is not taught, students will not achieve the level of scientific literacy they need. This position is consistent with that of the National Academies, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and many other scientific and educational organizations. NSTA also recognizes that evolution has not been emphasized in science curricula in a manner commensurate to its importance because of official policies, intimidation of science teachers, the general public's misunderstanding of evolutionary theory, and a century of controversy. In addition, teachers are being pressured to introduce creationism, "creation science," and other nonscientific views, which are intended to weaken or eliminate the teaching of evolution. Declarations Within this context, NSTA recommends that

87. Religious Education --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia religious education Schooling in religion and schooling by religion are not the same, Schooling in religion means teaching religious subject matter, http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article-9276689

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88. M.A.R.E. | Diploma In Denominational Studies | Vancouver School Of Theology Master of Arts in religious education Degree Programme (MARE) This course will explore basic issues in and approaches to teaching and learning in http://www.vst.edu/programs/MARE.php

Home About VST Alumnae/i Chalmers Institute for Continuing Education and Congregational Development ... Student Services Master of Arts in Religious Edu cation Degree Programme (M.A.R.E.) Programmes Offered Foundational Courses Diploma in Christian Studies Diploma in Denominational Studies Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction ... Timetables Overview of Programme The Masters of Arts in Religious Education is a degree designed to equip persons for competent leadership in various forms of educational ministry in congregations and other religious institutions. The primary goals of the programme include the capacity for critical and constructive theological reflection regarding the content and processes of educational ministry; understanding of the educational, social and behavioral sciences that undergird educational practice, as well as the cultural contexts in which educational ministry occurs; growth in personal and spiritual maturity; skill in teaching and in the design, administration and assessment of educational programming. Course Descriptions: I. Required Courses:

89. British Humanist Association A growing number of Standing Advisory Councils on religious education Teachers and others working in education are invited to join the mailing list for http://www.humanism.org.uk/site/cms/contentViewArticle.asp?article=1207

90. Firstamendmentcenter.org: Religious Liberty In Public Schools - Topic Even teaching religious liberty, the civic foundation that sustains the the teaching of religion (religious education) and teaching about religion. http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/rel_liberty/publicschools/topic.aspx?topic=t

91. Professional Development - Planning And Resources - Teaching Tools Agreement on the importance of teaching about religion has begun to of the crucial difference between the teaching of religion (religious education or http://www.phschool.com/professional_development/teaching_tools/social_studies/g

We've redesigned PHSchool.com! To take full advantage of our improved Web site, please take a moment to upgrade your browser now. The latest versions of browsers such as Internet Explorer and can be downloaded for free from the Web. Thank you. home about us accessibility tech support ... Foreign Languages Web Code: What is this? Planning and Resources Online Literacy Series Hot Topics ... Go to In-Service On Demand Planning and Resources A Teacher's Guide to Religion in the Public Schools by Charles C. Haynes Each day millions of parents from diverse religious backgrounds entrust the education of their children to the teachers in our nation's public schools. For this reason, teachers need to be fully informed about the constitutional and educational principles for understanding the role of religion in public education. This teacher's guide is intended to move beyond the confusion and conflict that has surrounded religion in public schools since the early days of the common school movement. For most of our history, extremes have shaped much of the debate. On one end of the spectrum are those who advocate promotion of religion (usually their own) in school practices and policies. On the other end are those who view public schools as religion-free zones. Neither of these approaches is consistent with the guiding principles of the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment. Fortunately, however, there is another alternative that is consistent with the First Amendment and broadly supported by many educational and religious groups. The core of this alternative has been best articulated in "Religious Liberty, Public Education, and the Future of American Democracy," a statement of principles issued by 24 national organizations. Principle IV states:

92. Religious Education Under Threat In Berlin | Germany | Deutsche Welle At issue is the system of religious education which has been in place in the German Currently, religion teachers are not employed by the city s schools, http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,1564,1526501,00.html

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93. Teaching About Religion In Public Schools: Where Do We Go From Here? Religion and Moral education Download transcript Speakers Religion and Science Should Schools teach the Controversy? Download transcript Speakers http://pewforum.org/events/index.php?EventID=48

94. RADIO FREE EUROPE/ RADIO LIBERTY Islam old man teaching boy Mohammad’s classroom repeats across Central Asia, where madrasahs provide religious education to thousands of students. http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2005/08/5f51058a-c684-4110-85f3-5c8c54dc62a

Top News I RFE/RL Newsline I Features I Reports I Specials I RFE/RL Experts Subscribe I Listen I RFE/RL Languages I About RFE/RL I Search I Site Map I Homepage News by Country Afghanistan Armenia Azerbaijan Bashkortostan (Russia) Belarus Bosnia-Herzegovina Georgia Iran Iraq Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Macedonia Moldova North Caucasus (Russia) Romania Russia Serbia and Montenegro Tajikistan Tatarstan (Russia) Turkmenistan Ukraine Uzbekistan News by Language Afghan [Dari] Afghan [Pashto] Afghan [English] Albanian Arabic [Radio Free Iraq] Armenian Armenian [English] Azerbaijani Belarusian Estonian Georgian Kazakh Kyrgyz Latvian Lithuanian Macedonian Romanian Persian Persian [English] Russian Slovak South Slavic [Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian] Tajik Tatar-Bashkir Ukrainian Uzbek Tuesday, 09 August 2005 E-mail this page to a friend Print Version Central Asia: Madrasahs Lead Religious Teaching Revival (Part 4) (RFE/RL) In Central Asia, as in much of the Muslim world, religious education is carried out in institutions known as madrasahs. Those institutions can be on a university-size scale, as in some of the ancient but still functioning madrasahs in Bukhara, or in premises as small as a village schoolroom. Today, after decades of decline under communism or due to war in Afghanistan, madrasahs throughout the region are reviving as a central part of Muslim life. RFE/RL correspondent Sultan Sarwar reports in this last part of our four-part series on Islam in Central Asia. Prague, 9 August 2005 (RFE/RL) In a madrasah in Ghazni, southeastern Afghanistan, a turbaned and bearded teacher sits on the floor of a bare classroom, surrounded by a half-circle of young men aged 16 to 21.

95. Statement From A Consultation On Concepts On Teaching And Learning In Religions Our particular focus was teaching Christianity in dialogue with other faith The task of conceptualising religious education, in dialogue with other http://www.wcc-coe.org/wcc/what/interreligious/cd36-10.html

Consultation on Concepts on Teaching and Learning in Religions Teaching Christianity in dialogue with other faith traditions I. An invitation for conversation We are religious educators from Western European countries hosted by the World Council of Churches, Education and Ecumenical Formation Team gathered to reflect on the changing role of Religious Education in a time of growing pluralism. We were encouraged by the sharing of experiences from a variety of settings. Our work was given further impetus by the results of the WCC consultation in October 2000 held in Bangkok, where representatives of different faith traditions were brought together. Their willingness to work together in this area and the way in which shared spiritual concerns built bridges between participants give us hope for the future. Our particular focus was teaching Christianity in dialogue with other faith traditions. We start from a position of acknowledging that in some situations Christianity is taught in a confessional context and in others as one religion among many. We also note that religious education takes place in various settings, such as the family, congregations and educational institutions. At this point in history two main trends are the focus of the ecumenical movement, globalisation and pluralism, which are decisive elements influencing societies and all areas of education all over the world. Both trends present challenges and opportunities for inter-cultural and inter-religious exchange and learning.

96. INNOVATIONS IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM A teacher s manual titled New Approaches in religious education has been prepared and published for use. 2. A book named A Primary education Religion and http://www.meb.gov.tr/Stats/apk2002ing/apage107-117.htm

National Education At The Beginning Of 2002 The term vocational school students has been changed to "students of vocational and technical education schools and institutions". The term education institution has been changed as "schools and institutions". Definitions are included for "vocational and technical schools and institutions", "Personnel", "business", "training personnel", "vocational area", "vocational branch". For apprentices at the age of 18 with a valid contract, provisions in section 5 "Occupational Health and Safety" of the Law of Labor no 1475 shall apply. Apprenticeship training period is defined as 2-4 years. The prerequisite of 1 year of working period is cancelled for those who have graduated from a vocational school and wish to take a proficiency exam. A "Certificate to Open Workplace" shall be issued by the authorities, describing the responsibilities and proficiency for those who graduate from technical high schools and other 4-year vocational and technical education schools. Revenues obtained through the Law no 4306 shall be used for both primary and secondary education expenditures.

97. Teaching About Religion In Public Schools: Worldview Education Teaching about religion in public schools worldview education. Helping educators to include a diversity of worldviews when teaching about religion. http://www.teachingaboutreligion.org/

Top Teaching about Religion Worldview Education Goal To provide academic information and teaching materials related to teaching about religion in public schools in support of: an educational commitment to pluralism acknowledgment that public schools are for students of all worldviews , whether religious or nonreligious, and the professional understanding that public school teachers need to exercise a scrupulous neutrality regarding religion. Clients This website is designed to serve professional educators [teachers, administrators, college professors, and curriculum developers] especially in the areas of teaching about religion in history, social studies, and religious studies. The emphasis is on planning and conducting instruction within U.S. public schools, but site content may also interest others in private schools or home schooling. Contents The site offers educational information in the form of a worldview sampler , background information on a broad range of critical concepts (e.g. religious liberty, teaching about religion and the nonreligious worldview, civic responsibilities), links to teaching materials such as free lesson plans, links to other sites, position statements, historical information and source material, and resources of additional interest to public school educators, especially in the areas of social science and history. Specific material highlights social issues and civic concerns associated with introducing religion as subject matter into public school curricula. There are also

98. Theology/Religion/Catholic Education Resources Character education teaching guides with discussion questions, Catholic religion and family life teacher s guide, goals, and units for grades 18. http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edthe.htm

Theology/Religion/Catholic Education Resources All links on this page were checked and updated 10-2-04. This page contains resources and lesson plans for world religions and religious education. It includes many links to sites of particular interest to Catholic educators. Click on a topic from the site index below, or scroll down the page. Try these great offers: Get Your Free Credit Report! Get Your Free Personal Horoscope! Star Wars Trilogy Box Set - Get It FREE Click Here to Win Burger King for a Year ... Get Live Local Weather From The Premier Source Of Free Live Streaming Weather Information Didn't find what you need here? Find it fast with Lookquick!! Site Index: World Religions, Religion/History, Geography/Holy Places, Values/Ethics/Morals, ... Bible Study World Religions A Comparison of World Religions A five-part high school lesson plan. For excellent resources on world religions, go to

99. Eteach.com - Education Recruitment, Supply Teaching, Job Vacancies education site specialising in UK teaching jobs, educational news and resources. Teachers can register for free and apply online for hundreds of current http://www.eteach.com/

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