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Adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948, United Nations. It recognizes to everyone the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. It also recognizes the liberty of parents to ensure the religious and moral education of their children in conformity with their own convictions. Copies are available at http://www.unhchr.ch/udhr/index.htm in all European languages.
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989, United Nations.
It recognizes the right of the child to freedom of thought, conscience and religion as well as the rights and duties of the parents to provide direction to the child in the exercise of his or her right in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities of the child.
Copies are available at http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/k2crc.htm
European Convention on Human Rights, Protocol I to the Convention
4 November 1950, Council of Europe.
It recognizes the right of parents to ensure such education and teaching in conformity with their own religious and philosophical convictions.
Copies are available at http://www.hri.org/docs/ECHR50.html
International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Article 13.3)
Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly of 16 December 1966, United Nations.
It recognizes the liberty of parents to choose for their children schools, other than those established by the public authorities, which conform to such minimum educational standards as may be laid down or approved by the State and to ensure the religious and moral education of their children in conformity with their own convictions.
Copies are available at http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/a_cescr.htm in English, French and Spanish language.
Convention against Discrimination in Education
Adopted by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on 14 December 1960,
United Nations.
It recognizes the liberty of parents to choose for their children institutions other than those maintained by the public authorities and to ensure the religious and moral education of the children in conformity with their own convictions.
Copies are available at http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/a_cescr.htm in English, French and Spanish language.
Religion and Education in Public Schools: Cultural and Legal Perspectives in Providing Religious and Ethical Education as a Compulsory Subject
ed. College of Europe (unpublished papers), European Cultural and Educational Forum, Bruges, December 2003.
A collection of 11 papers authored by specialists from throughout Europe, plus papers on Russia and Australia. Various perspectives on religious education represented. Some papers in French and Italian language.
Copies may be requested from Mr. Gracienne Lauwers (gracienne.lauwers@ua.ac.be).
International Education and the Challenge of Religious Diversity and Dialogue in Europe
P. Batelaan, for the Council of Europe, Steering Committee for Education (CD-ED), Strasbourg, Monday 22 - Tuesday 23. September 2003.
A work in progress, this paper attempts to provide a conceptual framework that will assist CoE member states in addressing issues of religious diversity. It focuses on how schools-and education policy-can contribute to a process of integration, which includes the promotion of inter-religious dialogue.
The paper's distribution is restricted. To require copies, contact Webmaster-Culture@coe.int
Committed to Europe's Future
Schreiner P., Spinder H., Taylor J. and Westerman W. (1995): Committed to Europe's Future. Contributions from Education and Religious Education, Coordinating Group for Religious Education in Europe (COGREE), Comenious-Institute.
Selected papers on education policy trends in the EU member states, as well as papers on various perspectives on the future of religious education in Europe.
Copies may be required from Peter Schreiner (schreiner@comenius.de).
Learning: The Treasure Within
Delors J. (1996): Learning: The Treasure Within, Report to UNESCO of the International Commission on Education for the Twenty - First Century, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, France.
The Report explores many challenges of future education in its attempt to attain the ideas of peace, freedom and social justice, on a basis of belief, that education has a fundamental role to play in personal and social development.
Copies are available at http://www.see-educoop.net/education_in/pdf/15_62.pdf
Laicna sola: pro et contra
Kodelja Z. (1995): Laicna sola: pro et contra, Mladinska knjiga, Ljubljana
Discusses the concept of lay society and school in a frame of human and child's rights. Provides information on models of Religious Educatio in Public Schools in Europe in US.
Available in Slovenian and Serbian language.
Copies may be purchased at http://www.amazon.com
Understanding the Brain: Towards a New Learning Science
OECD, 2002.
Provides a summary introduction that what is now known, what is likely to be revealed shortly and what may ultimately be knowable. Encourages collaboration between learning science and brain research, and between research and policy-makers.
Copies are available at Brain and Learning OECD Website
Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century
Howard G.(2000): Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century, Basic Books.
Elaboration of Multiple Intelligences theory. Includes section characterising debate about whether additional intelligences should be considered. In this context discusses concepts of spiritual intelligence and existential intelligence.
Copies may be purchased at http://www.amazon.com
SQ-Spiritual Intelligence, the Ultimate Intelligence
Zohar D., Marshal I. (2000): SQ-Spiritual Intelligence, the Ultimate Intelligence, Bloomsbury
Authors examine scientific data that points to the presence of a spiritual intelligence (SQ), the ultimate intelligence that serves as a necessary foundation for the effective functioning of both IQ and emotional intelligence (EQ). Awailable in 18 languages, also in Serbian language.
Copies may be purchased at http://www.amazon.com
Spiritual Education: Cultural, Religious and Social Differences
Erricker J., Erricker C., Ota (2001): Spiritual Education: Cultural, Religious and Social Differences, International Conference on Children's Spirituality, July 2000, University College Chichester, UK.
Selected papers presented at the conference which provide various education research perspectives on spiritual education. Largely oriented to the public education context in UK.
Copies may be purchased at http://www.amazon.com
The Spiritual Life of Children
Coles R. (1991): The Spiritual Life of Children, Mariner Books
Described by the author as "documentary child psychiatry", this book records children's conversations about God and religion. Coles argues that the similarity of understanding about spirituality cuts across religions and cultural lines.
Copies may be purchased at http://www.amazon.com
Spirituality and Education
Wright A. (2000): Spirituality and Education, Routlage Farmer, London
Discusses and defines contemporary spirituality, arguing that it is marked by pluralism, diversification and ambiguity. Presents perspectives from philosophy, theology and religious studies, psychology and sociology. Advocates for critical, spiritual education and pedagogy.
Copies may be purchased at http://www.amazon.com
Haynes C., Thomas O.: Finding Common Ground: A Guide to Religious Liberty in Public Schools
Published by the First Amendment Center, 2001.
Focused solely on the US context, this school-oriented guide attempts to interpret the constitutional and legislative provisions for religion and schooling in American public schools. Endorsed by more than 20 educational and religious oriented non-governmental organizations in the US. May be useful as a sample structure for practical, broad guidance to national policies on religion and schooling.
Available at: http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=3979
Jackson R.: Rethinking Religious Education and Plurality, Issues in Diversity and Pedagogy
RoutlageFalmer, Taylor & Francis Group, 2004
A critical view of approaches to the treatment of different religions in contemporary education, in order to devise approaches to teaching and learning and to formulate policies and procedures that are fair and just to all. Discusses the situation in UK and elsewhere in Western Europe.
Copies may be purchased at http://www.routledgefalmer.com