Rent Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know--And Doesn't

Synopsis

There is a critical gap in the education of young Americans today, says Boston University professor Stephen Prothero, and it's the teaching of information about religions. Prothero would change that, citing the importance of the Bible as a central text in the canon, as well as globalization's demand that in order to be competitive, Americans need to show an understanding of the beliefs and practices of peoples worldwide. As Prothero reviews the history of education in America, he offers a provocative reading of why religion is almost totally excluded, and he suggests ways to correct that deficiency with reasoned and responsible approaches to the academic study of religion rather than religious education. The goal, says Prospero, is to equip our graduates with what they need to know in order to prosper in the 21st century.

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