Thanks to certain "common ground" statements, the study of religion may gain a legitimate place in the curriculum and help stem an exodus from public schools. Textbooks have obliterated economics' religious connections. Ignoring religious perspectives about the world is profoundly illiberal, politically unjust, and unconstitutional.…

Describes religious illiteracy among undergraduate students. Examines high school textbooks in United States and world history, economics, home economics, and biology. Finds religion almost completely ignored. Argues that the religious neutrality mandated by the Supreme Court effectively eradicates religion from the curriculum. Suggests a new test…

Discusses two religion and public instruction seminar series for teachers and administrators. Reports that one series addresses U.S. religious pluralism, the relationship of religion to moral education, textbook controversies, and teaching about religion. Indicates that the second series deals with religion's role in history and literature, the…

One reason for a lack of religious literacy among undergraduates and members of society at large is the virtual absence of religion in high school textbooks. Thirty high school textbooks approved for use in North Carolina in the fields of United States and world history, economics, home economics, and biology were reviewed. The review revealed the…

States that religion is appropriately taught in world history and literature and that religion is missing from world history textbooks. Contends that, to be well educated, a person needs to be familiar with the various religions of the world. Stresses religion can be taught in nonindoctrinative ways. (DB)