Events for May 14, 2024

Anti-religious sentiment is on the uptick in the United States and Europe. Education about and exposure to the world’s religious traditions is critical for students as they move towards becoming global citizens. This interactive session explores the legal foundations in the United States for teaching about religion in schools, uses case studies to consider the very real challenges involved in teaching this topic, and provides both guidelines and compelling digital options for incorporating the study of religion into your lessons.

Judging by headlines from the Middle East, religion plays an outsized role in the politics of the region. In reality, most countries in the world have shown a significant interest in religion—both historically and in the present—and the role that it plays in society. This session focuses on the complex and diverse religious landscape of countries in the Eastern Mediterranean and considers the variety of ways that religion and politics are intertwined.