Religion and Belief Literacy

"The muddle that has long characterised policy and practice can be fixed. Adam Dinham proposes a coherent intersectoral framework which acknowledges the complexity of religion and beliefs within societies." Beth Crisp, Deakin University

“With the rise in Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism, this is essential and urgent reading for academics, practitioners and policy makers.” Angus McCabe, University of Birmingham

"An excellent analysis of the relationship of religion and belief in the public sphere and is highly relevant to deliberations about the nature and place of religious and worldviews education in the curricula of schools." Robert Jackson, University of Warwick

"A better conversation about religion and belief is the goal of this book. The task is urgent, the book enlightening. I recommend it very warmly." Grace Davie, University of Exeter

Adam Dinham is Professor of Faith and Public Policy, Director of the Faiths and Civil Society Unit and Head of the Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is also Professor of Religion and Belief Literacy at VID Specialised University in Oslo.

Introduction

The broken chain of learning: the crisis of religion and belief literacy and its origins

Policy framings of religion and belief: consolidating the muddle

Religion and belief in Religious Education

Religion and belief across schools

Religion and belief in university practices

Religion and belief in university teaching and learning

Religion and belief in professional education and workplaces

Religion and belief in community education and learning

The future of religion and belief literacy: reconnecting a chain of learning