ERB Journal Archive
SECAM Document Now Available
As reported last month, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) met for a General Assembly July 8-15 on the theme, “The Church in Africa, at the Service of Reconciliation, Peace and Justice.” The official message (pdf … Continue reading
Report: Religion, Reconciliation and Peace
“Peace From the Ground Up: Post Conflict Socialization, Religion, and Reconciliation in Africa,” held in Capetown, South Africa, June 5-7, 2013, produced a comprehensive conference report (pdf). Premised on the claim that peacebuilding in Africa is far from finished after … Continue reading
Islamic schools in modern Turkey
This book by Iren Ozgur is about the Imam-Hatip schools in the wider network of social, cultural and professional Islamic organizations that have expanded in Turkey over the last 40 years >>
Finding a Historical Context for Tolerance
Hidden bias can show up in any classroom subject. Read how Jill Silos-Rooney took advantage of a teachable moment in her history class >>
Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal)
This BBC site gives a brief introduction to the Muslim feast Eid al-Fitr. On the page a calendar of the coming Eid al-Fitr can be found as well as various links to explanations of the Muslim religion.
The Religions for Peace Youth Network at the World Youth Day 2013
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Resetdoc Essays Collection: Islam and the Emerging Patterns of its Political Transformation
With this summer issue of its Essays collection, Resetdoc presents to its readers the research and thoughts of three prominent intellectuals on the political transformations experienced by Islam and its numerous interlocutors throughout history up to present time.
An educated belief
A UNICEF blog entry about the young Pakistani Malala Yousafazi and about being young, female and Muslim.
Break point for Religious Education
The British MP Stephen Lloyd has written this short text about the positive influences that proper taught religious education can have on students and the great responsibility of Governments to ensure this.
Ramadan for Christians?
This blog entry is about the holy month of Ramadan and highlights some of the very interesting facts about this Muslim tradition.