State Accommodation of Islamic Education : Review of Policy Frameworks

Ayman K. Agbaria

doi:10.12816/0051434

Article Details

State Accommodation of Islamic Education : Review of Policy Frameworks

Authors:

Ayman K. Agbaria

Publisher:

Al-Qasemi Academy

Main Topics:

Education | Islam, Bábism & Bahá"í Faith

Journal:

Al-Qasemi Journal of Islamic Studies 2018 Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.1-24

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

129538

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

pISSN:

25196200

DOI:

10.12816/0051434

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Abstract:

 The purpose of this paper is to outline the major policy frameworks through which settings of religious education in general, and Islamic education in particular, are accommodated in public school systems, mainly in European contexts. To do so, the paper reviews the literature on religious education, seeking a better understanding of the contested place of religion in public spheres and policies, and mapping out the variousmodels of religious education in modern nation-states. Specifically, the paper argues that the existing state accommodation policies are grounded in the history of church-state relations, as reflected in constitutional provisions and governmental policies. Furthermore, the paper argues that state accommodation policies are, for the most part, directed to enhance integration and social cohesion, but not necessarily to develop a Muslim identity that is part and parcel of Europe’s national contexts.

Article Details

State Accommodation of Islamic Education : Review of Policy Frameworks

Authors:

Ayman K. Agbaria

Publisher:

Al-Qasemi Academy

Main Topics:

Education | Islam, Bábism & Bahá"í Faith

Journal:

Al-Qasemi Journal of Islamic Studies 2018 Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.1-24

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

129538

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

pISSN:

25196200

DOI:

10.12816/0051434

Descriptors:

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ISLAMIC EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

GOVERNMENT POLICY

SOCIAL INTEGRATION

RELIGIOUS MINORITIES

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EUROPE

Islamic Education

State Accommodation Policies

Integration

Muslim Minorities

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Article Details

Authors: Ayman K. Agbaria

Publisher: Al-Qasemi Academy

Main Topics: Education | Islam, Bábism & Bahá"í Faith

Journal: Al-Qasemi Journal of Islamic Studies 2018 Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.1-24

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2018

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 129538

Frequency: Bi-Annual

pISSN: 25196200

DOI: 10.12816/0051434

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Ayman K. Agbaria

Publisher:

Al-Qasemi Academy

Main Topics:

Education | Islam, Bábism & Bahá"í Faith

Journal:

Al-Qasemi Journal of Islamic Studies 2018 Vol.3 Issue 1, pp.1-24

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

129538

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

pISSN:

25196200

DOI:

10.12816/0051434