1st Edition

Civic Education at a Crossroads The Christian Nationalist Threat to Public Schools

By Bryan J. Henry Copyright 2024
92 Pages
by Routledge

92 Pages
by Routledge

92 Pages
by Routledge

This book turns to political theory as a framework for understanding the rise of political and religious extremism, and in particular the Christian Nationalist position, identifying solutions to civic challenges, and arguing for the vital role that public schools play in providing the civic education that prepares young people for participation in democratic self-government. Drawing on scholarly... Read more

1. Civic Education at a Crossroads
2. Quick, Someone Call a Political Theorist!
3. Moving From Neutral to Normative
4. The Root of the Problem
5. A Republic, If We Teach It

Biography

Bryan J. Henry is Professor of Political Science at Lone Star College, USA.

"As reactionary lawmakers around the country hijack public education to further their Christian nationalist agenda, public schools cannot remain “neutral” in safeguarding liberal democracy. Bryan Henry lays out a captivating vision for civics education that defends liberty and justice for all.”
Samuel L. PerryProfessor of Sociology, University of OklahomaUSA. 

"Bryan Henry asks how do we prepare children for a democratic society? In Civic Education at a Crossroads: The Christian Nationalist Threat to Public Schools, Henry precisely dissects the tension between liberal democracy, Christian nationalism and parental rights. His prognosis for our schools and democracy, is revealing and terrifying." 
Chris TomlinsonAuthor of ‘Forget the Alamo