Religious Education in Asia: Spiritual Diversity in Globalized Times

ISBN-13: 9780367336998 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 216 str.

Kerry J. Kennedy; John Chi Lee

Opis

The book examines ancient religious traditions and modernity in a globalized Asia that is as much in need of a moral compass as it is economic development.

Spis treści

1.Introduction: Religion, modernities and education: Contexts for Asia’s religious education 2. Religious education in China: Religious diversity and citizenship building 3. Taiwanese students’ attitudes to religious education and its impact on civic values 4. Changing religious education in Hong Kong: Emergence of Madrasah learning 5. Religious harmony in Singapore schools: Issues and challenges 6. Character education: The future key for developing Indonesian citizens with character 7. Religion, ideology and education in Thailand 8. Leadership quality for an integrated religious school in Malaysia 9. On the complexities of current religious education in Korea 10. The mission of evangelization of Catholic educational institutions in the Philippines: Challenges, opportunities and hurdles 11. Religious education in Bangladesh: History, politics and curriculum 12. Conclusion: Religious education as a regional influence on life and development in Asia