Clergy in the Classroom

Abstract

The principle of church-state separation has banished religion from the schools in its overt forms. Still, religion has played a crucial role in the shaping of culture, and there are opportunities for clergy to share their particular knowledge and insights with students in the classroom. This issue examines the circumstances under which clergy may be invited to speak in the classroom, with suggested topics, and offers guidance as to what is permitted and what is not. The issue includes resources and an interview with Ken Knowles, a teacher of Bible Literature at Carmel High School.