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| 1: Religion and Public Schools: International Perspectives Unit |
Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)
Identity, religion, and education are closely interconnected. Identification with a specific religion shapes individuals’ self- perception and self-representation. These two aspects of identity can be deeply influenced by the ways in which schooling systems approach the concept of religion and religious education, considered as education provided from both an outsider and an insider perspective. The papers in this session bring together case studies from Europe and Asia that provide insights into the relationship between identity, religion, and education. They examine how a sense of belonging to a religious tradition is influenced and shaped by community and state dynamics, both nationally and globally, as well as the spaces within educational settings for negotiating religious identity and its related issues.
Papers
- Madrasa Education in Bangladesh: Politics and Current Debates