Background Information
Religion in schools is a debate centered around whether or not religious elements, such as creationism, mandated prayer, and abstinence-only education, should be supported by government-run institutions of education. Use the following sources to learn more about religion in schools and the various issues surrounding it.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowProvides access to a collection of aggregated and integrated reference books with information and further readings on religion in schools and related topics.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowReference tool/magazine that gives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Encyclopedia of EducationContains information on religion in schools in relation to other issues in education.
- Encyclopedia of Education LawEntries on policies and statutes pertaining to education.
- Gale Encyclopedia of American LawThis multi-volume work covers important U.S. cases and hot topics in law, including legal terms and definitions.
- The Religious Right and American PoliticsA reference handbook that includes an "unbiased examination of the religious right and its role in American Life."