The legal aspects of religion in the public school curriculum
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- David Marshall Redmond (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Joseph E. Bryson
Abstract: The role of religion in the public schools is one of the most controversial issues in American education. The vast number of religious groups and their widely differing opinions contribute to the controversy. In addition, few topics stir human emotions more strongly than the mention of religious activities in the public schools. School officials face challenges in trying to follow the laws of the land, accommodate local religious customs, protect the rights of minority groups, and deal with their own religious beliefs. The purposes of this study were (1) to review the history of religion in the public school curriculum; (2) to determine from current literature the critical legal issues involving religion in the public school curriculum; (3) to review and analyze case law related to religion in the public school curriculum; and (4) to provide guidelines for practicing school administrators who must make decisions on the legality of permitting religious activities as part of the public school curriculum. This study is developed in a factual manner based on the legal issues involved and will not attempt to address the moral values inherent in permitting religious activities in the public school curriculum.
The legal aspects of religion in the public school curriculum
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Dissertation
- Language: English
- Date: 1995
- Subjects
- Religion in the public schools $x Law and legislation $z United States
- Religion in the public schools $z United States $x History