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EJ974062 - A Challenge for Social Studies Educators: Teaching about Islam, "Jihad," and "Shari'ah" Law

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ERIC #:	EJ974062
Title:	A Challenge for Social Studies Educators: Teaching about Islam, "Jihad," and "Shari'ah" Law
Authors:	Moore, James R.
Descriptors:	Elementary Secondary Education; Islam; Social Studies; Teaching Methods; Controversial Issues (Course Content); Fundamental Concepts; Ideology; World Views; Politics of Education; Global Education; Religious Cultural Groups; Beliefs; Educational Practices; Educational Resources; Religious Conflict; Religious Education; Religion Studies
Source:	Social Studies, v103 n5 p179-187 2012
More Info: Help Peer Reviewed:	Yes
Publisher:	Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Date:	2012-00-00
Pages:	9
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Abstract:	In this article, the author investigates the controversial curricular and instructional aspects of teaching about Islam in social studies courses. Specifically, the author discusses pedagogically sound approaches to teaching about "jihad" and "Shari'ah" law, two of the most important and controversial concepts in Islam that often generate intense debates among scholars, policy-makers, social studies teachers, and the general public. It is crucial that social studies teachers present all of the competing and complex definitions regarding "jihad" and "Shari'ah" law; this task is exacerbated by passionate disagreements among Islamic scholars, lawyers, and historians over the true nature of these concepts. Many K-12 textbooks omit or distort the multiple interpretations of "jihad" and "Shari'ah" law because of political pressures, space limitations, and efforts to avoid controversies inherent in discussing religion. Thus, many students are confused by competing views and ideological perspectives by experts regarding Islam; this situation is untenable, given the importance of Islam in contemporary American politics and international affairs.
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ISSN:	ISSN-0037-7996
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	Elementary Secondary Education
Direct Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00377996.2011.601357

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