Rethinking the Nexus between Religion and Political Culture: Implications for Educational Policy

Although researchers have devoted little attention to how religion affects education, religion has always played a major role in education, and religious groups continue to attempt to influence curricula and practices in public schools. Successful educational reform will depend on considering religi...

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Published inEducation and urban society Vol. 28; no. 3; p. 279
Main Authors Scribner, Jay D, Fusarelli, Lance D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.1996
Subjects
Conservatism
Curriculum Development
Educational Change
Educational History
Educational Planning
Educational Policy
Educational Research
Elementary Secondary Education
Political Attitudes
Politics
Public Schools
Reform Efforts
Religion
Religious Cultural Groups
Traditionalism
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Summary:Although researchers have devoted little attention to how religion affects education, religion has always played a major role in education, and religious groups continue to attempt to influence curricula and practices in public schools. Successful educational reform will depend on considering religious and cultural factors in planning and implementation. (SLD)
ISSN:0013-1245
DOI:10.1177/0013124596028003002