Julia K. Stronks

Law, Religion, and Public Policy provides a timely examination of the impact of First Amendment jurisprudence about religion on American public policy. It offers historical and analytical insight into two centuries of judicial thinking on the meaning of the First Amendment and explores the prevailing religious freedom theories used by the judiciary to interpret the Constitution's religious clauses. Through studies of education and welfare policy, Julia Stronks reveals the continuing struggle to separate belief systems and government decision-making. This work is a superb addition to the discussion of the legal profession's understanding of religious beliefs and the ever shifting balance between faith and politics in a liberal democracy.

If Christian teachers in public schools are often unsure how to relate their faith to their work. How can I teach Christian values without Christianity as a foundation? How can my faith influence my teaching? What can I say in the classroom? Or after class? Christian Teachers in Public Schools provides an invaluable resource for Christian teachers faced with such questions. offers: * a discussion of how to plan curriculum in ways that stay true to one's faith * an overview of the legal aspects of religion and the public schools * ways to teach Christian values in a multicultural community * practical guidance for applying the law to the classroom * testimony and advice from numerous Christian teachers in state-sponsored schools Teachers, administrators, prospective teachers, and parents who wish to learn more about public schooling and the Christian faith will find this a thought-provoking book.