For the civic good : the liberal case for teaching religion in the public schools / Walter Feinberg and Richard A. Layton.

Author/creator Feinberg, Walter, 1937- author.
Other author Layton, Richard A. (College teacher), author.
Format Book
PublicationAnn Arbor : University of Michigan Press, [2014]
Description164 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe new public scholarship
New public scholarship. ^A1255955
Contents Introduction: The liberal case for teaching religion in public schools -- Bible history courses, I : partnership between school and community -- Bible history courses, II : the art of staying on the surface -- Misrecognition and nonrecognition : a caution for religion courses -- The Bible and its influence : instilling equal recognition into the curriculum -- The Bible as literature : detachment as a means toward autonomy -- World religions : reflection as an educational goal -- Problems, reservations, and recommendations -- Appendix: Method and the schools included in the study.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 157-162) and index.
LCCN 2013031487
ISBN9780472072071 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN0472072072 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN9780472052073 (paper : alk. paper)
ISBN0472052071 (paper : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LC111 .F43 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold