Inspiring Faith in Schools addresses the privileging of secularism that appears to affect RE in countries influenced by modern western thought. The authors argue that a more engaging form of RE would emerge if religious life were to inhabit centre stage. Currently religious faith is made to hover in the wings awaiting the call to face the inquisitorial challenge of the modern day enquirer. The consequent relationship between pupil and the Divine as the purpose of study is then already intrinsically irreligious, as indicated in the Book of Job by putting God in the dock, whereas it is the pupil who should be (cross-)examining his or her life. What are the ways of exciting and engaging the young so that they begin to entertain the possibility of religious life as a genuine option for themselves? Leading scholars in philosophy and theology from the UK, Australia, Canada and the USA come together to address these questions together with RE experts. Marius Felderhof writes an Afterword summing up the challenges faced by such a re-visioning of RE.

We all want more. More joy. More strength. More power to believe. But how do we get that increase we all want?...... Simply; one day at a time. I know all the excuses. I've used them too. It's time to push them aside and take control of our lives. It's time to make intentional time for God every day and do the work it takes to see results. Relationships all require work, even our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Are you ready to make a deeper commitment to Him? I know I am. This is a 30 day devotional which includes a short devotion, scripture and a prayer for each day. - Be motivated into a deeper level of faith, allow your impossible to meet God, and discover more peace and joy for everyday living.

"By closely examining a variety of Protestant schools, education expert Steven Vryhof uncovers the complexities, subtleties, and nuances of faith-based education that often elude those concerned only with producing higher test scores, a "moral environment," or a competitive workforce. Through candid interviews with parents of children in faith-based schools, Vryhof also answers questions that other interested parents may have about the benefits of faith-based education for their own children."--Jacket.

Faith in Children provides a beautiful and inspiring collection of stories and wisdom from families, teachers, and directors in faith-based preschools and child care centers. With chapters written by more than twenty educators and parents, the collection honors those who provide children with nurturing and enriching learning environments, and encourages others to do the same. Divided into sections on different themes such as peace, service, and celebration, each chapter includes stories and is followed by challenging ideas for discussion and action. Filled with insight from experienced leaders and teachers, Faith in Children demonstrates how to actively incorporate the principles of faith in preschool settings.

"The inspiring story of how one woman gave back."--Ed Bradley "This is a heartwarming story about struggle, survival, and achieve ment. If we didn't know people like this in our lives, we would want to invent them. What more could one ask? A good story told with a deft hand."--William H. Gray III President, United Negro College Fund "An inspiring account of an African American educator determined to make a difference in the lives of indifferent students."--Kirkus Reviews "Tell Them We Are Rising is a wonderful, inspiring story of service, commitment, generosity, love, and hope. It is written with the humor, wisdom, and grace of a bygone era, yet spiced with the ultramodern savvy and the future-oriented vision of a twenty-year-old. What an extraordinary woman! What an extraordinary life!"--Chaka Fattah, U.S. Representative (Pennsylvania)

This book explores recent calls to increase instruction of the Bible in American public schools. The work develops a distinctive philosophical and trans-Atlantic assessment of these proposals by critiquing European approaches to religious education and by reviewing the role of religion in contemporary democracies. The work will spark debate among political scientists, policy experts, Religious Education instructors, theologians, and social and educational theorists.