Why Teach about Religions? Perspectives from Finnish Professionals

Acknowledging recent research literature on professionalism and religious education across Europe, the article examines the scholars' and senior professionals' views on the curricula aims and objectives in religious education in Finland. Through asking the professionals' views on the...

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Published in:Religions
Authors: Kuusisto, Arniika (Author) ; Gearon, Liam 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2019]
In: Religions
Further subjects:B Aims
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