Learning to live together : religious education and religious symbols in Flanders and Québec

Abstract: Like most Western nations and regions, Flanders and Québec are characterized by increasing religious diversity and secularization. Accordingly, ‘learning to live together’ is a main objective in their public education programmes. In spite of this similarity, both regions seem to interpret the concept of ‘living together’ in a different way and especially when it comes to wearing religious symbols and organizing religious education in governmental schools, there is a huge difference between the Flemish and Québec policy. In this article, we will have a closer look at both policies and... Mehr ...