Languages Archive
Islamic Studies Syllabus
The syllabus is intended to awaken in students a consciousness (Taqwa) and love of Allah and His Messenger as the foundation of their intellectual, emotional and spiritual life. It also promotes an enquiring, analytical and positive approach to the study … Continue reading
Dialogue, Conflict and Religious Education in Norway
The Survey was conducted with pupils and teachers from several Norwegian cities and it included 6 schools and 707 pupils. Pupils were asked about the importance of religion for young people and about religion in life and school, while the … Continue reading
Religious Knowledge Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Religion?
This is a short 15-question quiz which allows the participants to compare themselves with 3,412 randomly sampled adults who were asked these and other questions in the U.S. Religious Knowledge Survey. Participants can see how they compare with the overall … Continue reading
Intercultural Dialogue on the Visualization of Local Knowledge: Films on Hereditary Singers in Ethiopia
This paper explores the constructive dialogue between an anthropologist/filmmaker and the audience on the visualization of knowledge through anthropological films. It focuses on the role of the audience in the formation and rediscovery of cultural identity with regard to local … Continue reading
Declaration by the European Ministers of Education on intercultural education in the new European context
The European Ministers of Education emphasize the importance of enhancing the quality of education as a response to the challenges posed by the diversity of our societies by making democracy learning and intercultural education key components of educational reform. They … Continue reading
lntercultural Learning in European Youth Work: Which Ways Forward?
Youth policy, in the way it has been developed in the Council ofEurope’s youth sector has an intrinsic intercultural dimension. Thisresults from being a policy developed together with governmental and non-governmental partners from a variety of countries and cultures, but … Continue reading
Learning to Listen: Intercultural Dialogue in Africa
This publication marks the start of a 3 year British Council project called Intercultural Dialogue in Africa. Responding to one of the major cultural relations challenges of the age, the project seeks to build understanding and trust between Muslims and … Continue reading
Starting an interfaith youth project
Starting up an interfaith youth project is a great way to build understanding between young people from different backgrounds. Interfaith youth groups bring together young people with different beliefs and give them the chance to meet, talk and take part … Continue reading
Faith, Religion and Dialogue: Educational Report
This report is a starting point for aiding learning in faith, religion and dialogue between them. It is aimed at youth workers and leaders, trainers and individuals with an active interest in issues related to youth, faith and inter-religious dialogue. … Continue reading
Twice Upon a Time: Multi-Cultural Cinderella
The story of Cinderella is one of the most well-known fairy tales with hundreds of versions being told all over the world.With nearly every culture touting some variation of it, study and comparison of Cinderella stories is a great way … Continue reading