It’s paperback time for Faith Ed. Read about a new giveaway in the latest newsletter, events, and more. Continue reading
Here are links to book reviews, when available online, and interviews:
Boston Globe review by Kate Tuttle.
Wichita Eagle Review by former religion editor Tom Schaefer.
New York Times Sunday Book Review by Naomi Schaefer Reilly.
Religion & Education has reviewed Faith Ed. and given it a nod in a foreword, too. Many thanks to the journal editor Mike Waggoner and reviewer Nicholas Piediscalzi. Here’s a snippet from the review, which also included Dr. Piediscalzi’s wonderful insight … Continue reading
Once again, recent terrorist attacks highlight the need for more education about religion, so do events closer to home. Read the latest Faith Ed. newsletter to find out more & keep up with events. Continue reading
The latest Faith Ed. newsletter previews a little of Harvard’s new online religious literacy course project and includes some book news, such as a review by Religion & Education. Continue reading
I’m thrilled to announce that I will be a prose writer-in-residence this summer at the Chautauqua Writers’ Center in New York State from Aug. 6-13. My part includes giving a short reading on Sunday, Aug. 7, and a 30-minute lecture on Friday, Aug. 12. During the week, I will teach a daily workshop, Writing Provocative Stories About Religion. Students will analyze essays, op-eds, and other pieces with religion at the focus and try their hand at a story of their own.
Furor over lessons on Islam in the curriculum rage on, reflecting the tenor of our times. Continue reading
Greetings, all. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Molid & Happy New Year, depending on which holiday you might be celebrating this time of year. Pictured above: My co-panelists at my Dec. 6 talk at Sacred Heart Church in Lexington before roughly 200 people. After I gave a talk, Imam Taymullah Abdur-Rahman, also Harvard University’s Muslim chaplain, and Monsignor Paul V. Garrity and I spoke together about the prickly issue of teaching about religions in public schools.
Faith Ed. Makes Best Gifts List: Many thanks … Continue reading
Read the New York Times review of Faith Ed. Continue reading
Linda gave her first talk about Faith Ed at Porter Square Books on Aug. 18, and WGBH’s Forum Network filmed the talk. See it here.
Linda spoke about Faith Ed. and fielded questions from callers on Aug. 19, 2015, on THINK, a talk show with host Krys Boyd, on KERA-Texas in Dallas. You can hear the podcast at this link.
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