The apparently increasing number of hujra, clandestine religious classrooms, in Uzbekistan indicates a growing need for formal religious education that is not attainable for many at present. Local ...

Area Muslims opened their doors Sunday afternoon and answered a variety of questions like why many Muslim women wear a heijab or scarf on their heads, what their religious beliefs are, particularly ...

(RNS) — In ‘Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice,’ the authors argue that learning about Islam can help Christians better appreciate and practice their own tradition.

The Texas State Board of Education is poised to vote on a new set of controversial social studies standards, capping months of heated debate over the role of Christianity in U.S. history, whether and ...

The ongoing conflict in Gaza between Hamas and Israel is playing out on screens like never before. Through social media, millions are witnessing the violence that has killed thousands since Oct. 7.

HARTFORD, Conn. (RNS) — For nearly 25 years, education on Islam in public schools has been met largely with fears of indoctrination. Now, the state of Connecticut is leaning into the debate. A new ...