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Religion in State Schools: Questioning, Rationale and Challenges in Spanish Law

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In recent decades, Spain has witnessed a social and political debate regarding the justification and/or appropriateness of religious education in state schools. In this paper, after providing a brief description of the current situation, I will refer to the doubts and questions that have been raised about this area of teaching, as well as its legal basis and the social function it can perform. Finally, I will address some of the aspects or difficulties involved in its provision.

Source: Religions

DOI: 10.3390/rel16121489

Author: Zoila Combalía

Institution: Universidad de Zaragoza

Language: English

Topic: Religious Education and Schools

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,172