Bringing Religious Literacy to the Classroom
Global Competence for K-12 Social Studies
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:15th Feb '27
£31.99
This title is due to be published on 15th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This is a practical guide for integrating religious literacy education (RLE) through global competence into K–12 social studies classrooms, providing more effective and actionable frameworks for implementing RLE across all grade levels.
Grounded in contemporary research, the book draws on cultural studies, the "3Bs" framework (beliefs, behaviors, belonging), and the Inquiry Design Model (IDM) to assist teachers in actively engaging their students with lived religions defined as the ways in which ordinary people engage with religion in their daily lives. Rather than reducing religious traditions to doctrines, rituals, or institutions, the book helps educators incorporate lived religions into classroom instruction. Each chapter incorporates strategies for elementary and secondary educators, ensuring that classroom practices are constitutionally sound, age-appropriate, and inquiry-based. Additionally, the book highlights field-based learning opportunities, including classroom visits and site visits, and it offers guidance on incorporating media, including picture books, graphic novels, and movies, to enhance religious literacy.
With practical strategies and real-world examples, this book equips social studies educators to teach about religion in a manner that fosters empathy, respect, and critical thinking essential in today’s rapidly evolving, globalized society.
“Bringing Religious Literacy to the Classroom: Global Competence for K–12 Social Studies encourages purposeful integration of teaching about religion as an essential context for classroom instruction. It is a much-needed encouragement for social studies and humanities educators to incorporate this more meaningfully into instruction.”
- Gretchyn Bedard, Social Studies Educator, Crossroads Arts & Science Early College
“In an increasingly interconnected world, Bringing Religious Literacy to the Classroom provides social studies classroom teachers and teacher educators the approachable guide they need for understanding and implementing the delicate and necessary religious literacy skills necessary to navigate today’s complex religious landscape.”
- Blake Busbin, State Education Specialist
“Approaching religion in the classroom can be daunting. This book is an accessible, practical guide to navigating today’s legal, pedagogical, and cultural landscape that will give teachers and school administrators the confidence and tools to get started.”
- Daniel del Nido, Education Program Assistant Director, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Dr. Tim Hall provides teachers with an integrated framework for learning and teaching about lived religion. Dr. Hall’s approach marries cultural and global competence with knowledge of key religious practices. This approachable text centers the experiences of teachers, making the text practical and supremely useful.
- Shanan Fitts, Appalachian State University
“Tim Hall, Ph.D., has created this much-needed guide for teachers across grade levels, interested in enhancing religious literacy education. Using current research and classroom anecdotes, Dr. Hall offers essential theoretical and pedagogical information, as well as practical teacher resources. Highly recommended.”
- Vicki Garlock, Founder, World Religions 4 Kids
“Tim Hall’s work is an important contribution to K-12 religious literacy education. This book stands out for its consistent focus on the needs and concerns of classroom teachers – Tim meets teachers where they are, helping them bring religious diversity to life for their students.”
- Henry Goldschmidt, Interfaith Center of New York
“Navigating complex cultural landscapes is vital for our pluralistic democracy. Hall beautifully pairs religious literacy with global competence, delivering actionable, research-backed strategies that empower teachers to drive structured, deep inquiry, critical thinking, and mutual respect.”
- Joe Schmidt, National Social Studies Leader, Advocate, & Enthusiast
“Religious literacy is an essential skill for students of all ages. This educator-focused introduction to frameworks of religious literacy education addresses common concerns in real classroom situations with practical advice, equipping teachers with tools to tackle this complex, yet essential, topic. “
- Kate E. Soules, Executive Director, Religion & Education Collaborative
ISBN: 9781041213598
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258 pages