Teaching about the Bible in Public School: Legal or Not?

You've heard it from pundits and politicians alike: "The Supreme Court has voted the Bible out of our schools." But is this really true? Can you teach the Bible in public school? Are you allowed to read it? Pray in school? You might be surprised to hear what the courts have decided over the years.

Uploaded 27-09-17

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Resources:
SBL: Bible Electives in Public Schools, a Guide: https://www.sbl-site.org/assets/pdfs/SchoolsGuide.pdf

SBL Teaching the Bible: https://www.sbl-site.org/educational/TBnewsletter.aspx

American Academy of Religion "Guidelines for Teaching about Religion in K-12 Public Schools:" https://www.aarweb.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/Publications/epublications/AARK-12CurriculumGuidelines.pdf

First Amendment Center and Bible Literacy Project pamphlet: https://www.sbl-site.org/assets/pdfs/BibleGuide.pdf

Mark Chancey article: https://www.smu.edu/News/2014/mark-chancey-14jan2014

Andrew's religious studies book recommendations: http://amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast



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