Nationalism in the Judicialization and Culturalization of Religion: The Case of Religious Education in Greece

Religious education (RE) is frequently a topic of intense political debate and a focal point of party politics in the Greek context. This article presents the latest chapter in political contestation over the teaching of religion in Greek public schools, one which entails a new dimension—that of int...

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Main Author: Fokas, Effie (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2024
In: Religions
Year: 2024, Volume: 15, Issue: 8
Further subjects:B Religious Education
B judicialization of religion
B culturalization of religion
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