Overcoming Religious Illiteracy: Expanding the Boundaries of Religious Education

After defining religious literacy, the article explores key characteristics of the study of religion based on the differentiation of the devotional expressions of religions and their study, the fact that religions are internally diverse, and that they are situated in cultures. A cultural studies app...

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Published inReligious education Vol. 109; no. 4; pp. 379 - 389
Main Author Moore, Diane L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Decatur Routledge 08.08.2014
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Culture
Literacy
Religion
Religious education
Teaching methods
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Summary:After defining religious literacy, the article explores key characteristics of the study of religion based on the differentiation of the devotional expressions of religions and their study, the fact that religions are internally diverse, and that they are situated in cultures. A cultural studies approach to the teaching of religion is described. Implications are drawn for the work of religious educators.
ISSN:0034-4087
1547-3201
DOI:10.1080/00344087.2014.924765