The Catholic Church played a significant role in improving education in cities by opening religious schools. These schools offered education to children who might not have otherwise had access to it, helping to increase literacy rates and educational opportunities in urban areas.
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French children do not learn Religious Education (RE) in the same way as in some other countries. The French education system promotes secularism and does not include formal religious education in public schools. However, private schools, including Catholic schools, may offer religious instruction.
At education-portal.com/religion_degrees.html there are lists of all religious schools and degrees for careers in religious leadership, teaching and counseling.
There are regular public schools, religious (modern-Orthodox) public schools, there are schools which give a Torah-education, and there are private schools (whose orientation depends on who runs them).
Religious education is "instruction religieuse" or "cathéchisme" (for Catholics). It is not a school subject (except in some private religious schools) but is taught by volunteers outside schools.
Opened public elementary schools~apex
Specifically, formal, organized education (schools) began as extensions of the Church, and focused on religious education.
Steven L. Jones has written: 'Religious schooling in America' -- subject(s): Church schools, Private schools, Religious education
Study of comparative religion.
Yes, Mauritius practices religious education in schools, reflecting its multicultural society. The education system allows for the teaching of various religions, including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism, often in the context of moral and ethical education. This approach promotes understanding and respect among students from different religious backgrounds. However, participation in religious education may vary based on individual beliefs and school policies.