Overview

This edited book explores examples of different ways in which societies and individuals have dealt with the concepts of religious diversity, toleration and peace-making in politics and law, and how these examples can inform educators and learners in (in- and non-)formal education today. Chapters introduce and analyse nine key documents: the Capitulations of Granada (1492), the Confederation of Warsaw (1573), the Peace of Westphalia (1648), the Royal Charter of Rhode Island (1663), the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789), the European Convention of Human Rights (1950), the Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement (1998), the Ohrid Framework Agreement (2001) and the Mardin Declaration (2010). In addition to explaining how each document manages toleration and peace, the authors also provide ‘clippings’, short visual and textual excerpts relating to the document under discussion. These aim to challenge thinking about the historical document and its potential significance for the present. The book’s contributors consider the past as a source of inspiration for learning in formal and informal educational contexts such as classrooms, museums and youth work. It will be of interest to teachers and scholars in history, citizenship, philosophy, ethics and religious education in schools and beyond.

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Author:   Karel Van Nieuwenhuyse ,  John Maiden ,  Stefanie Sinclair
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   2025 ed.
ISBN:  

9783031758676

ISBN 10:   3031758676
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   30 January 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Myths, Memories and Illusions: The Many Faces of Religious Diversity in European History.- Chapter 3: An Introduction to Documents Managing Religious Toleration and Peace Throughout the Past.- Chapter 4: The Constitution of Medina.- Chapter 5: The Confederation of Warshau.- Chapter 6: The Peace of Westphalia.- Chapter 7: The Charter of Rhode Island.- Chapter 8: The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.- Chapter 9: The European Convention of Human Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU.- Chapter 10: The Belfast Agreement.- Chapter 11: The Ohrid Framework Agreement.- Chapter 12: The Mardin Declaration: Deconstructing the Political Identity of Territory and Belonging in the Islamic Tradition.- Chapter 13: Dealing with Clippings in the Classroom.

Reviews

“In this impressive new volume, key documents drawn up at different times over the last 600 years are presented to show how societies have sought to deal with religious diversity and to promote peace and toleration. In doing so, the authors have created a valuable resource for teachers – particularly of RE, Citizenship, History and PSHE – with approaches for talking about religious difference in the classroom.” (Josh Cass, reonline.org.uk, November 3, 2025)

Author Information

Karel Van Nieuwenhuyse is Professor in the History Research Unit, KU Leuven, Belgium.  John Maiden is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at The Open University, UK.  Stefanie Sinclair is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at The Open University, UK.  

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