Notes that it is not unusual for writing teachers to place "religion" on lists of forbidden subject matter. Describes a two-year research project that developed and tested a pedagogy for responding to the unique problems that composition instructors face when intellectually and rhetorically unsophisticated religious texts do cross their desks. (RS)

Discusses the possibly embarrassing and awkward situation that results when a writing teacher must respond to student texts written from a religious perspective. Provides a theoretical basis that allows for teachers to encourage students to study and critique religious discourse in an academic manner. (HB)