The document discusses including theology and Christianity in public education standards and curriculum. It notes that Colorado high school history standards currently only address religion once by discussing the historical development and impact of major world religions. The author believes theology standards should be included in social studies to allow discussion of all religions alongside Christianity in order to help students understand the motivations of different religions. The document also recommends an academic journal article that explores the roots of Christianity in education and how the two subjects are nearly inseparable.
2. Colorado High School History
Standards
• These standards only adress religion once in
the third history standard.
• “Discussthehistoricaldevelopmentandimpacto
f major world religions and philosophies.
Topics to include but not limited to the
Enlightenment and modern changes in
Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and
Hinduism (DOK 1-3)” (CDE 2014).
3. Theology in the Classroom
• I think that the social studies curriculum
should include theology standards.
• This could very well open the door for a
discussion of all religions in the classroom
alongside Christianity.
• It would help people understand the
motivations of religions
4. Great Academic Journal on the Topic
• The article, “Christianity and its legacy in
education” by Kevin Burke and Avner Segall is
a great outside source to look at on the
subject.
• It explains the roots of Christianity in
education and that it is nearly impossible to
fully separate the two.
