Religion Matters

Webpage managed by Tim Hall, Ph.D. focused on K-16 education for #religiousliteracy, #religiousdiversity, #religiousfreedom, #globalcompetence

Vicki Garlock

What Can We Learn About Equal Rights from Catholic Feminists?

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What Can We Learn About Equal Rights from Catholic Feminists? Guest Blog: Serene Williams and Kristen Kelly As a result of our professional experience as educators at a Catholic school founded by women religious, we have a shared interest in researching the history of feminist nuns, especially as it relates to the long political struggle [...]

How Do You Teach About Ramadan in K-5 Classroom?

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Guest Blog: Rev. Dr. Vicki Garlock Ramadan {RAH-muh-dahn} is the month-long Islamic fasting holiday that begins with the sighting of the new moon. When the month of Ramadan ends, and the new month begins, there is a celebration called Eid al-Fitr {EED ahl-FIT-er}. This year (2024), Ramadan begins around March 10th. The Islamic calendar follows […]

How Can Teachers Explore Religions in the K-5 Classroom?

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Guest Blog: Rev. Dr. Vicki Garlock Teaching About the World’s Religions (K-5)World Interfaith Harmony Week: Sacred Spaces World Interfaith Harmony Week is a United Nations event that takes place during the first week of February (Feb. 1-7) every year. The goal is to promote peace, mutual understanding, and cooperation across faith traditions. One way to […]

What are the Guidelines for Teaching About Religion?

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Tim Hall, Ph.D. As stated in my previous blog, there are four good reasons to incorporate religion into the curriculum in suitable ways readily (e.g., Social Studies, Literature). These arguments are summarized in graphic below. In simple terms, students should learn about and from religions. But are there any guidelines for educators to teach about […]

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