Religion and School Life

Course Code: CSEOPT_RSL

Masters Level Module

Recent public debates about the wearing of religious symbols, head coverings, for example or the publication of cartoons containing images of the Prophet Muhammad considered haram by most Muslims, have highlighted the controversial nature of religion in public life. Of particular concern to educators are the religious and moral issues affecting children and young people in school. Should creationism, for example, be taught in schools? Why are all schools required to have a daily act of worship by law and should this practice continue? Are faith schools desirable in a modern liberal democratic country like Britain or socially divisive? Religion and School Life may be of interest either to Secondary or Primary PGCE Beginning Teachers interested in the place of religious belief and the involvement of faith communities in schooling. It will be of practical benefit to anyone considering a position of leadership or management responsibility in a culturally diverse context in the future. It may also prove of theoretical interest to MA students on other courses at the IOE and is open to them as well.