Religious Tolerance and Islam: A Comparative Analysis (7/9/10) Mark Rozell AICGS In this comparative study of the US and W. Europe, Rozell points out that survey data in the US shows that people who are familiar with Muslims personally, and also have some basic knowledge of Islam, tend to hold less stereotypical views on Islam and ar
Transforming Religious Education (06/09/10) Ofsted Ofsted The British Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills has published a report on the state of religious education (RE) in 183 primary and secondary schools. The report emphasizes the need for continuing professional development
Alternatives to Madressahs (6/07/10) Ikram Sehgal The News International Second of a two part series on Madaris, this article looks at the impact of alternative delivery models of education in Pakistan, particularly those delivered by NGOs.
The Madressah (06/03/10) Ikram Sehgal The News International First of a two part series in The News International of Pakistan. Part I , "The Madressah " examines the history of the Madrassah in Pakistan, and the initial attempts at reform.