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Introduction

The European Network for Religious Education in Europe through Contextual Approaches (ENRECA) was set up in 1999 in order to bring together scholars engaged in empirical and theoretical research in aspects of religion and education in relation to intercultural issues. The group is committed to research on the educational implications of the changing patterns of religious and secular plurality in European countries.

ENRECA operates as an on-going research seminar and currently includes scholars from Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Norway, France and Estonia. Seminars include the presentation and critical discussion of current research, the exchange of research findings and discussions of common issues relevant to the European context. The next conference will be held in Estonia.

A key element of the group's work is its concern to ensure that research findings are relevant to educational policy makers and practitioners. The group is committed to involving practitioners in the research process and includes teachers and teacher educators who are engaged in research as well as academics from various relevant fields, professional researchers and PhD students. The Policy Statement inculdes more details.

In 2001, the group has published a first book with with critical essays and research reports relating to diversity as a challenge for education in Europe. In addition, members of the group publish a wide range of relevant articles and books