Abstract:
One neglected area of research in education generally is religious education curriculum development. While multiculturalism and its implications for education has been widely perceived as worthy of extensive research, the associated issue of religious pluralism needs to be addressed at the educational level. In this context religious pluralism implies more than the recognition of a variety of religions within a geographical area. It refers to a program whereby all extant religious cultures are recognised as valid. The paper reports on the presenters' research on religious education reform within a pluralist society from which a design for religious education in Australian schools has been produced. It will also present a critical review of existing religious education curricula within Australia.