Dignity and Human Rights Education

Robert A. Bowie

ISBN 10: 3034319401 / ISBN 13: 9783034319409

Published by Peter Lang, Peter Lang Nov 2016, 2016

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Neuware -This book addresses the question of human rights education in a world that is witnessing a resurgence of religion in public life, and a continuation of religion across much of the globe, long after secularization theories predicted its decline. Promoting a universal vision of human rights while acknowledging religious diversity is a challenge for schools. This book starts with the basic premise that human rights are grounded in a belief in the dignity and ultimate worth of the human person. Drawing on key philosophical and theological sources for understanding dignity, it builds a vision of human rights and religious education that seeks to square the impossible circle of universal human rights education in a religiously diverse world.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 314 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dignity and Human Rights Education
• Publisher: Peter Lang, Peter Lang Nov 2016
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3034319401
• ISBN 13: 9783034319409
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 225W x 150H x 18D millimeters 225 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 18 millimeters depth
• Weight: 443 grams

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Synopsis

This book addresses the question of human rights education in a world that is witnessing a resurgence of religion in public life, and a continuation of religion across much of the globe, long after secularization theories predicted its decline. Promoting a universal vision of human rights while acknowledging religious diversity is a challenge for schools. This book starts with the basic premise that human rights are grounded in a belief in the dignity and ultimate worth of the human person. Drawing on key philosophical and theological sources for understanding dignity, it builds a vision of human rights and religious education that seeks to square the impossible circle of universal human rights education in a religiously diverse world.

About the Author

Bob Bowie is Principal Lecturer in Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. He is a National Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Chair of the Association of University Lecturers in Religion and Education. He teaches education and ethics, religion and human rights, and carries out research in religious, Christian and human rights education.