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Originally Posted by reddeath26
Wouldn't it make more sense to offer a class in anthropology or sociology of religion? Such an approach would in large part eliminate the complications inherent in trying to cover all religions. But rather you could have a generalized theoretical approach to how religion is/has been treated in sociology and anthropology. The classes could consist of case studies to demonstrate differing approaches and their flaws & weaknesses. When it came to assignments, this would give students greater self direction of the religions they choose to specify in. Furthermore the cross cultural knowledge which would be gained from such classes would surely be beneficial in an increasingly multicultural world.
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That would be too far advanced for elementary and middle schoolers. I'm talking about a class or assembly needed for younger kids before their minds are tainted with cynicism about religions to build tolerance. However such a class would be interesting. Most kids wouldn't take them though because they would be taking arts and musics as religions wouldn't interest them by the time they get there. I think in order to offer such things and prevent such classes from being eliminated some type of exposure to them in an academic setting need to be had be it a required class or week-long assembly. Many schools try to offer better classes but they end up canceled because lack of interest. More kids would be interested if they get a broad taste of it earlier.