Events
Upcoming Events
Researching the Bible in Public Schools: A Conversation with Mark Chancey
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 — Join us for a conversation with Mark Chancey about his work on constitutional and academic issues regarding teaching about the Bible in public schools.
Teacher Perspectives on Professional Development about Religious Literacy
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 — A panel of educators from Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland) will discuss their experiences of professional development about religious literacy.
During the academic year, the REC hosts regular speakers to share their work in the field of religion and education. We encourage members to share work-in-progress and to suggest topics or speakers of interest.
Events are open to all REC members at no cost.
Past Events
Teaching about Religion In Europe & the UK
December 14, 2021 — An international panel of scholars will provide an overview of how several European countries teach about religion
Brie Laskota: Understanding Religious Literacy Content Creators
November 16, 2021 — Brie Laskota will discuss her recent report, Understanding Religious Literacy Content Creators and Providers in Education, Journalism, and New Media: A Report for the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, produced with the Inclusive American Project of the Aspen Institute.
Religion & Social Studies in the U.S.
October 20, 2021 — Ashely Berner discusses the difference between “exposure” and “indoctrination.” American school systems confuse the two. This session explores why, and what we can do about it, by comparing the structure and content of public education in our democratic peer nations.
