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Harvard Divinity School Study on Teaching About Religion in the Schools

Introduction

The Harvard Divinity School Study on Teaching About Religion in the Schools (H-STARS) is an ongoing research project originally funded by Harvard Divinity School's Center for the Study of World Religions (CSWR). It is directed by Diane L. Moore, Professor of the Practice in Religious Studies and Education and director of the Program in Religious Studies and Education (PRSE) at Harvard Divinity School. The aim of the study is to gather data about 1) where the study of religion is incorporated in secondary school curricula in both public and independent contexts; and 2) what resources teachers utilize when teaching about religion. Currently there are no comprehensive data available that are related to the study of religion in the schools, and this effort will help provide information for the creation of relevant educational resources and teacher training opportunities. Phase One focused on Texas, California, and Massachusetts. We are now expanding the scope nationally.

Related Links

• The Religion and Public Education Resource Center
• Pew Forum on Religion and Education
• Annual Conference on the Study of Religion for Middle and Secondary School
• Religious Studies in Secondary Schools (RSiSS)
• First Amendment Center: Teaching About Religion in the Schools
• Pluralism Project
• California State Standards
  • History and Social Science
  • English
• Massachusetts State Standards
  • History and Social Science (PDF)
  • English (PDF)
  • English Supplement (PDF)
• Texas State Standards
  • History and Social Studies
  • English

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