Religious Literacies in Educational Contexts

Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Sabrina D. MisirHiralall, Kate E. Soules

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Routledge
26 March 2025

Philosophy of religion; Philosophy & theory of education; Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: Religious studies

Series: Routledge Research in Religion and Education

Religious Literacies in Educational Contexts: Interdisciplinary Perspectives provides an overview of current scholarship on religious literacy and its practical applications in public life.

As an emerging, interdisciplinary field, religious literacy is vital in understanding how diverse religious beliefs shape social and political landscapes. This volume aims to deepen the conversation among scholars and practitioners by offering actionable recommendations for promoting religious literacy in educational contexts. Key questions addressed include: What does religious literacy mean in different contexts? Why is religious literacy important today? How can educators and scholars foster religious literacy in public settings? This book provides an exploration of these questions as the authors offer an overview of the current scholarship on religious literacy along with its applications in the classroom for both scholars and practitioners.

This book is designed for scholars, educators, and practitioners interested in the intersecting fields of religion, education, and public life highlighting the significance of religious literacy in various disciplines and contemporary issues by providing readers with insights and strategies to enhance their understanding and teaching of religious diversity.

Edited by: Sabrina D. MisirHiralall, Kate E. Soules
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 490g
ISBN: 9781032881829
ISBN 10: 1032881828
Series: Routledge Research in Religion and Education
Pages: 254
Publication Date: 26 March 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: Religious Literacy in Progressive Society 2. Part 1: Religious Literacy Foundations and Frameworks 3. Critical Religious Literacies in Language Arts Classrooms 4. Religious Literacy for Educators: Advancing a Model of Pedagogical Content Knowledge about Religion 5. Experiential Learning: The Value of Visiting Religious Spaces 6. De-Orientalizing Hinduism in Religious Studies Undergraduate Courses 7. Part 2: Religious Literacy in National Contexts 8. Religious Literacy in Action: Five Years of Engagement in Canada 9. Religious Literacy Through Religious Education in Greece: From the Past to the Future 10. Islamic Literacy: A Case Study in a State University in the USA 11. Part 3: Religious Literacy and Interdisciplinary Conversations 12. Mapping Religious Literacy: The Case of Modern Orthodox Jews Reading Graphic Novel Adaptations of Holy Texts 13. Religious Literacy in the Classroom: A Case Study of Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis 14. Religious Literacy and Ecopedagogy: An Unusual Rhizomatic Alliance Amid Atmospheres of Violence 15. Religious Literacy in the Public Sphere: Children's Museums as Playful Spaces to Engage with Young Children and Adults 16. An Open Exploration of Religious Literacies: For Whom, and for What Purpose?

Sabrina D. MisirHiralall is a scholar of philosophy, religion, and education. She authored two books centered on Hindu dance and served as the lead editor of a religious studies text. MisirHiralall teaches online for several universities and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Blog of the American Philosophical Association. Kate E. Soules is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Religion & Education Collaborative (REC), an interdisciplinary network of scholars and practitioners working at the intersections of religion and schooling.