Teaching about religion requires a great deal of background knowledge not only about religious beliefs and practices but also about entire cultural systems and social networks. This knowledge cannot be acquired through web research and weekend workshops and there are few graduate level resources available for teachers. Yet, here is a good place to start.

1. Council on Islamic Education (Link)
2. Harvard Program on Religion and Secondary Education (Link)
3. Pew Forum on Teaching Religion in the Public Schools (Link)
4. Religious Study in the Secondary Schools (Link)
5. Facing History and Ourselves (Link)

Standards and Guidelines
For teaching Religion in the Public Schools

Educational Resources
For teaching Religion in Classroom

Media Based Resources
For speaking about Religion