Addressing multicultural societies: lessons from religious education curriculum policy in Indonesia and England

This study compares the religious education (RE) curriculum policy in England and Indonesia focusing on state schools. It explores political, socio-cultural and religious principles informing the curricula, and investigates topical issues within the particular type of RE being promoted. The learning...

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Authors: Nurwanto (Author) ; Cusack, Carole M. 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer [2017]
In: Journal of Religious Education
Year: 2017, Volume: 64, Issue: 3, Pages: 157-178
RelBib Classification:AH Religious education
KBF British Isles
KBM Asia
RF Christian education; catechetics
Further subjects:B Religious Education
B Mono-religion
B Multi-religions
B Multicultural approach
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