Education about Religions and Beliefs in Victoria

While the role of religion in Australian schools has been vigorously debated since the 1870s, it has recently generated considerable controversy, particularly in the state of Victoria. This article provides a historical analysis of religious instruction (RI) in Victorian schools, particularly drawin...

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Main Author: Halafoff, Anna (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox Publ. [2013]
In: Journal for the academic study of religion
Year: 2013, Volume: 26, Issue: 2, Pages: 172-197
Further subjects:B Social Inclusion
B Interreligious Relations
B religion and state relations
B countering extremism
B religions education
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