Law and Religious Diversity in Education: The Right to Difference

Religion plays a significant role in law and education, despite the separation of church and state in democracies. The book explores the interplay between law and religion in education, considering the adaptability of religions to modernity and the challenges of promoting new ways of living together.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Despite the notion that religion should be kept separate from the State in democracies, it remains a significant legal force. Education is a vital aspect of human life that provides ample opportunities for individuals to express their religious identity and shape the future citizens of society. Moreover, it serves as the breeding ground for numerous normative conflicts that arise in multicultural contexts involving religious identity.

The book explores the complex relationship between law and religion in education, examining the diverse ways in which religious law and legal pluralism interact. It also considers the potential for religions to adapt and reconcile with modernity, addressing the challenges and opportunities that arise in this process. The book adopts a comparative perspective, narrating the constitutional dimension of religion across different countries and critically reflecting on regulatory attempts by the State and the international community to promote new ways of living together.

In conclusion, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the interplay between law and religion in education, shedding light on the diverse ways in which these two forces interact and influence one another. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise in multicultural settings, and offers critical reflections on regulatory efforts to promote peaceful coexistence.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032335995