
Alberta's social studies curriculum pushes religious exceptionalism
The authors of the curriculum made choices that favour Christianity over other religions, and minimize the historical impact of non-Christians in Alberta.
Margie Patrick taught high school social studies before obtaining a PhD in Religious Studies. Now teaching in the faculty of education at The King’s University in Edmonton, Alberta, Margie researches the intersections of religion and public education in Canada.
The authors of the curriculum made choices that favour Christianity over other religions, and minimize the historical impact of non-Christians in Alberta.
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