English Archive
Love & Compassion; to children, parents & those whom we invite to do good
The article focuses on the fact that Holy Quran is full with verses and phrases of love and compassion. In fact, according the authors, “the variations of the word “rahmah” (i.e. mercy and compassion) can be found around 178 times … Continue reading
Faith, Identity and Belonging: Educating for Shared Citizenship
Some of the major issues that this text focuses on are identity, belonging, participation and engagement in multi-faith and multicultural UK, handling of the sometimes difficult issues that arise when dealing with faith and citizenship in the classroom, theoretical underpining … Continue reading
Mutual Vulnerability: a key issue in humanising pedagogy in post-conflict societies
This article published in 2009 argues about the needs that face the education programmes in post-conflict societies, focusing as well in the intercultural, ethnic and religious perspective. The authors introduce the principle of mutual vulnerability.
Interview with Ms. Thoraya Obaid, Executive Director
The interview offers an approach to the female genital mutilation and tries to focus on several aspects related with religion and beliefs. The author considers that the justification of female mutilation based on religion (Islam) is wrong interpretation of the … Continue reading
Female Genital Mutilation:
The article exposes that the Female Genital Mutilation is not a religious practice required by the Islamic faith. It has, however, become a "law by custom." Neither of the two main sources of Muslim law, the Koran and the Sunnah, … Continue reading
Women, Religion, and Peace: Experience, Perspectives, and Policy Implications
This website offers an exploration about women religion and education by the US Institute of Peace (USIP), the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and the World Faiths Development Dialogue (WFDD). The site offers as well several interviews with experts about religion … Continue reading
The Berkley Center Knowledge Resources
The Berkley Center Knowledge Resources are designed for students, scholars, citizens and policymakers eager to know more about how religion plays out in culture, society, and politics — in the United States and around the world. The center offers a … Continue reading
INTER Guide
The INTER Guide has been designed as a practical tool to provide the reader with support in analyzing, implementing and improving Intercultural Education in school practices. While writing it we have been focused on teachers in training and teachers in … Continue reading
Religions of the world
In the spring of 2007 Global Nomads Group traveled around the world with Semester At Sea to talk with students about their religions. In this DVD four teenagers from four corners of the globe walk us through their lives, their … Continue reading
Secondary: Religious Education Teaching Resources
This collection of religious education resources includes lesson plans, activities, and worksheets developed by other secondary teachers and utilized in classrooms for Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Post 16 students. It covers basic concepts, beliefs, and other material. … Continue reading