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Robert Nash tackles one of today’s most difficult and controversial topics–religion in American schools. Nash deftly employs his own classroom experience to achieve a balanced presentation and comprehensive analysis of four different religious perspectives–fundamentalist, prophetic, alternative spiritualities, and post-theist. This ground-breaking volume is a practical pedagogical tool for teachers who want to deal intelligently and responsibly with religion in the classroom.
Advance Praise for Faith, Hype, and Clarity!
"A wonderfully engaging writer, Nash shares stories about his own experiences in the classroom, provides an extremely helpful review of recent religious literature, and offers a wealth of insights for teachers–indeed, for anyone–interested in contemporary religion."
–Warren A. Nord, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, author of Religion and American Education
"A very useful and provocative book on an important and timely topic….Professor Nash has made an important contribution to the emerging dialogue on religion, spirituality, and education by skillfully blending the rigor of a dedicated scholar, the sensitivities of a committed teacher, and the insights of a true seeker."
–David Purpel, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, author of The Moral & Spiritual Crisis in Education
"This is a useful and fascinating account of a university teacher’s exploration of religion and spirituality with his students. Lively reading–not a dull moment."
–Nel Noddings, Stanford University and Teachers College, author of Educating for Intelligent Belief or Unbelief
Comments from Practitioners…
"I have found Robert Nash’s advocacy of a critical, rigorous, and empathetic understanding of different worldviews to be one of the most useful ‘pedagogical tools’ that I have encountered."
–Kyle Dodson, Instructor and Student Advisor
"Robert Nash has crafted a dynamic, sound, and engaging approach to teaching about religion."
–Jeana Schotthoefer, High School English and Math Teacher
"With Robert Nash as your guide and mentor, expect to take part in a powerful process; one that is purposeful, pertinent, and practical."
–Susan Girardin, Middle School Teacher
Robert J. Nash is a professor in the College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington. He has authored two previous books for Teachers College Press, "Real World" Ethics: Frameworks for Educators and Human Service Professionals (1996) and Answering the "Virtuecrats": A Moral Conversation on Character Education (1997).
Also by Robert J. Nash:
Answering the “Virtuecrats”: A Moral Conversation on Character Education
“Real World” Ethics: Frameworks for Educators and Human Service Professionals
