Commitment, character, and citizenship
religious education in liberal democracy
Hanan A. Alexander
Commitment, character, and citizenship
religious education in liberal democracy
By Hanan A. Alexander
In an era where diverse communities increasingly shape our democratic societies, the intersection of faith, education, and civic responsibility presents both profound opportunities and complex challenges. This thoughtful exploration brings together distinguished voices from education, philosophy, theology, and social science to examine how religious education can serve the dual purpose of honoring spiritual traditions while fostering engaged citizenship.
The book addresses a fundamental tension facing modern democracies: how to balance respect for religious freedom with the need to cultivate shared civic values. When governments oversee religious schooling too heavily, they risk infringing upon cultural liberty and spiritual autonomy. Yet insufficient oversight may leave communities unprepared for democratic participation and deny individuals access to broader educational opportunities.
Through international perspectives and interdisciplinary insights, the contributors illuminate pathways for religious education that can simultaneously deepen spiritual understanding and strengthen democratic engagement. They examine how faith-based learning environments might nurture both personal character development and the civic virtues essential for thriving multicultural societies.
For readers seeking to understand how spiritual formation and citizenship development can work in harmony, this collection offers valuable frameworks for thinking about education's role in shaping both individual conscience and collective responsibility. The work speaks to educators, community leaders, and anyone interested in how religious wisdom can contribute to the common good while preserving the integrity of diverse faith traditions.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious education
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore Moral education
- ✓ Explore Education
- ✓ Explore EDUCATION / General
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Education
- ✓ Explore EDUCATION
- ✓ Explore Democracy
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Details
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Routledge
- ISBN-13
- 9780415879743
- ISBN-10
- 0415879744
- Language
- EN
