Religious Education in Schools: Ideas and Experiences from around the World.

This booklet was developed for the 'International Consultative Conference on School Education in Relation with Freedom of Religion and Belief, Tolerance, and Non-Discrimination,' which was held in Madrid, Spain in late November and sponsored by the U.N.'s Commission for Human Rights.

Besides essays on the U.N.'s study paper and an introductory global survey, the booklet includes an overview of religious education in Northern Ireland, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Taiwan, Australia, the United States, and Latin America. Some of the obstacles faced by educators and policy makers, as well as recommendations for future work, are offered.

Depending on the volume of requests, one copy will be sent free of charge to inquirers. Donations will be negotiated for any amounts in bulk. Requests should be made to:

Ms. Zarrín T. Caldwell
Issues and Research Coordinator
International Association for Religious Freedom
2 Market Street, Oxford OX1 3EF
tel. 44-1865-202-744, fax. 44-1865-202-746
http://www.iarf-religiousfreedom.net
email: zarrin@iarf.net

Using ICT in Religious Education

This book is the key text for people who wish to incorporate ICT into their RE lessons. It covers the use of 'basic' technology such as word-processing, databases, spreadsheets and desk-top publishing as well as using the internet and CD-ROMs to develop the teaching and learning of Religious Education in schools.

The author of this book also runs a number of educational web-pages associated with RE and ICT. He is a speaker both nationally and internationally on RE and ICT.

Copies of the book can be ordered from the publisher www.stanleythornes.com and more information on the use of ICT can be got by contacting the author, Paul Hopkins at

reandict@paulhopkins.org.uk

Committed to Europe's Future

This book is the text from the CoGREE consultation on the future of RE in Europe. It sets out the key arguments and essays on the development of the religious ideal with Europe.

Essay on European Developments, Education in Europe and RE in Europe form a corpus of literature that help the reader grasp the development in European RE over the last decade and to understand some of the debate in moving RE forward.

Copies can be ordered from:

Peter Schreiner at the:

Comenius Institut
Schreiberstrasse 12
D-48149, Münster

cogree@comenius.de

Towards Religious Competence

Scholars around Europe reflect on the changing role of religious education in a time of growing pluralism in Europe and across the world. The various contributions from different European countries focus on the debate about existing multi-cultural and multi-racial societies. Difference and diversity, especially of religion, is seen as a challenge for education in Europe.

Copies can be ordered from:

Peter Schreiner at the:

Comenius Institut
Schreiberstrasse 12
D-48149, Münster

cogree@comenius.de

RE in Europe: A collection of basic information about RE in European countries.

The aim of this book is to give basic information about religious education in 24 European countries. It is especially for those who are actively involved in religious education in schools, RE centers or training institutes. It is meant to help and encourage these people to learn about religious education in other countries. Articles are written by scholars, ICCS correspondents and other RE experts.

Copies can be ordered from:

Peter Schreiner at the:

Comenius Institut
Schreiberstrasse 12
D-48149, Münster

cogree@comenius.de

British Journal of Religious Education

The British Journal of Religious Education is an international peer reviewed journal which aims to promote and report research and scholarship in religious education and related fields such as values education, spiritual education and intercultural education insofar as they relate to the discussion of religion or religious traditions and movements. For further information and a free online sample copy, please visit:

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