Religion and Education in Multicultural Societies

Following a brief analysis of religion theories there’ll be a concise presentation of major religions (Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam) with particular references to the common as well as to the different elements between these religions and to the beliefs and practices which have traditionally been points of tension. Particular emphasis will be given to the social dimensions and political uses of religion, part of which is the relation between religion and education and the connections between religious categorizations and racism.