ERB Journal Archive
Transforming Religious Education (06/09/10)
The British Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills has published a report on the state of religious education (RE) in 183 primary and secondary schools. The report emphasizes the need for continuing professional development of teachers.
Alternatives to Madressahs (6/07/10)
Second of a two part series on Madaris, this article looks at the impact of alternative delivery models of education in Pakistan, particularly those delivered by NGOs.
The Madressah (06/03/10)
First of a two part series in The News International of Pakistan. Part I , "The Madressah " examines the history of the Madrassah in Pakistan, and the initial attempts at reform.
Many Faiths, One Truth (06/01/10)
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, argues in this op-ed article for increased understanding among religions to reduce tensions. He recounts several examples of his own improved understanding of other religions and the necessity to overcome stereotypes.
5 Most Important Events in Interfaith Relations (5/16/10)
In this blog posting, ERB Partner Project Interfaith's Executive Director Beth Katz posits her thoughts on the 5 most formative events to affect interfaith relations/dialogue over the past fifty years.
Meeting God in Friend and Stranger: fostering mutual respect and understanding between the religions
“Meeting God in Friend and Stranger: fostering mutual respect and understanding between the religions” is a teaching document on interreligious dialogue from the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, published April 23, 2010. A section in the document (pp. 82-84) … Continue reading
Primary Religious Education –A New Approach (4/12/10)
The role of religious education within the primary school and how it should be implemented has been the subject of worldwide debate. Responding to the delivery of the non-statutory framework for RE and the recent emphasis on a creative primary … Continue reading
Transforming Faith: The Story of Al-Huda and Islamic Revivalism Among Urban Pakistani Women
In Transforming Faith, Sadaf Ahmad explores the role of Al-Huda, a women’s Islamic religious school, in promoting the spread of a particular kind of Islam, especially among educated middle- and upper-class women in Islamabad, Pakistan. Publisher Syracuse University Press (2009)
A European Approach to Multicultural Citizenship (03/25/10)
The final report of the EMILIE Project, A European Approach to Multicultural Citizenship. Legal Political and Educational Challenges has been released. Pages 42-81 covers education policy and migration-related cultural diversity in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Greece, Spain, Latvia, … Continue reading
Religious Education and Reformist Islam in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces (3/16/10)
Religious Education and Reformist Islam in Thailand's Southern Border Provinces: The Roles of Haji Sulong Abdul Kadir and Ismail Lutfi Japakiya, Journal of Islamic Studies (June 2009) This article examines contestations within the Thai Muslim community in the southern provinces of Pattani, … Continue reading