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The Education Commission (1964-66) said on Religious Education and Education About Religion; “We suggest that a syllabus giving all chosen information about each of the major religions should be included as a part of the course in citizenship or as a part of general education to be introduced in schools and colleges up to the first degree. It should be highlighting the fundamental similarities in the great religions of the world and the emphasis they place the cultivation of certain broadly comparable moral and spiritual values”. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar explains, “Secular state doesn’t mean that it shall not take in to consideration the religious sentiments of the people. That entire secular state means is that this parliament shall not be competent to impose any particular religion upon the rest of the people. This is the only limitation that the constitution recognizes.

This book will introduce the students and readers to Religious Education in Secular India. In India like: secular, plural and multi-religious country it’s an important topic need to be discussed. The authors hope this book is useful for those who interested in education in general and students of B.Ed., M.Ed., B.A. Education, and M.A. Education at different universities in particular.

Contents: Preface. 1. Hinduism and its impact on Indian society. 2. Bhakti movement. 3. Jainism and its educational implications. 4. Educational implications of Buddhism. 5. Teachings of the Sikhism. 6. Educational prescriptions of Islam. 7. Christian thoughts and their influence on education. 8. Zoroastrianism. 9. Educational importance of holy books of Hinduism. 10. Secularism and education. Bibliography. Index.