Tag Archives: education
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
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
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
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
13 Recommendations regarding the overcoming of racism,
Within the framework of Durban Review Conference, the Latin American Campaign for the Right to Education (CLADE) presented the guideline Education and Equality in Latin America: Reflections on race, ethnicity, gender and migration”. The document poses 13 recommendations to overcome … Continue reading
Religion in Education. A contribution to dialogue or a factor of conflict in transforming European countries (REDCo)
The main aim of the Religion in Education (REDCo) project was to establish and compare the potentials and limitations of religion in the educational fields of selected European countries and regions. The project identified approaches and policies that could contribute … Continue reading
Religious Diversity and Education in Europe
Description: This major series of books is called ‘Religious Diversity and Education in Europe’, started in 2006, edited by Cok Bakker, Hans Günter Heimbrock, Robert Jackson, Geir Skeie and Wolfram Weisse. The series arose from a European research project – … Continue reading