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Faith Ed: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance

Linda K. Wertheimer
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Faith Ed: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

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Linda K. Wertheimer

Faith Ed: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Faith Ed: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance, Linda K. Wertheimer explores the challenges and benefits of teaching about religion in public schools. Through various school district case studies, she highlights educators' efforts to promote religious literacy and tolerance while navigating controversies and diverse community responses.

Informative

Challenging

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.1

139 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Faith Ed: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance by Linda K. Wertheimer is praised for its nuanced exploration of religion education in U.S. schools. The book highlights varying community responses, promoting empathy and understanding. Some critics note a lack of depth in addressing systemic issues but acknowledge its value in starting conversations about religious literacy and tolerance.

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Who Should Read Faith Ed: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance?

Readers interested in Faith Ed: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance by Linda K. Wertheimer will likely be educators, policymakers, or individuals passionate about religious literacy and diversity in education. Similar readers might enjoy The World Religions by Huston Smith for its educational approach.

4.1

139 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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