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Publication Date: 2016
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Introducing Values of Peace Education in Quranic Schools in Western Africa: Advantages and Challenges of the Islamic Peace-Building Model
Abu-Nimer, Mohammed; Nasser, Ilham; Ouboulahcen, Seddik
Religious Education, v111 n5 p537-554 2016
Quranic schools (QS) play a central role in the education system in the Islamic world. Despite their relatively small numbers, QS teachers play a major role in introducing Islamic values to the public. Thus, working with QS becomes a key strategy in influencing local Islamic discourse. This article introduces a case study of a program integrating peace, interfaith, and human rights education in QS in West Africa while drawing on the Islamic tradition in peace-building. Results suggest that this approach offers advantages for addressing the challenges inherent in engaging these schools.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Models, Peace, Global Education, Values Education, Barriers, Relevance (Education), Islam, Islamic Culture, Integrated Curriculum, Spiritual Development, Civil Rights, Case Studies, Interviews, Focus Groups, Classroom Observation Techniques, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Implementation, Intervention, Educational Practices, Teacher Attitudes
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Africa; Niger
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