Policy Press

Religion and Belief Literacy

Reconnecting a Chain of Learning

By Adam Dinham

Published

Nov 4, 2020

Page count

206 pages

ISBN

978-1447344650

Dimensions

234 x 156 mm

Imprint

Policy Press

Published

Nov 4, 2020

Page count

206 pages

ISBN

978-1447344636

Dimensions

234 x 156 mm

Imprint

Policy Press

Published

Nov 4, 2020

Page count

206 pages

ISBN

978-1447344667

Dimensions

Imprint

Policy Press

Published

Nov 4, 2020

Page count

206 pages

ISBN

978-1447344667

Dimensions

Imprint

Policy Press
Religion and Belief Literacy

This book presents a crisis of religion and belief literacy to which education at every level is challenged to respond.

As understanding different religions, beliefs and influences becomes increasingly important, it fills a gap for a resource in bringing together the debates around religious literacy, from theoretical approaches to teaching and policy.

This timely publication provides a clear pathway for engaging well with religion and belief diversity in public and shared settings.

Adam Dinham is Professor of Faith and Public Policy, Director of the Faiths and Civil Society Unit and Head of the Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is also Professor of Religion and Belief Literacy at VID Specialised University in Oslo.

Introduction

The broken chain of learning: the crisis of religion and belief literacy and its origins

Policy framings of religion and belief: consolidating the muddle

Religion and belief in Religious Education

Religion and belief across schools

Religion and belief in university practices

Religion and belief in university teaching and learning

Religion and belief in professional education and workplaces

Religion and belief in community education and learning

The future of religion and belief literacy: reconnecting a chain of learning