In Austria the situation is similar. Because of its history as a multi-national empire that included the largely Islamic Bosnia, Sunni Islam has been taught side by side with Roman Catholic, Protestant or Orthodox classes since the 19th century. In France, the state recognizes no religion and does not fund religious education, whereas in the UK, Catholic, Church of England and Jewish schools have long been supported within the state system with all other schools having a duty to provide religious education within a broadly Christian context.

Many Muslim countries have state-run schools for the sole purpose that children are taught to read and sometimes speak Arabic and memorize the major suras of the Qur'an. However, the study of Islam does not suffice. Students must pass the state mandated curriculum to pass. Religious scholars often serve as judges, especially for criminal and family law.

Similarly, children receiving a traditional Jewish education are often taught some Hebrew, and students at Greek Orthodox schools typically learn some Greek.For more information and details please Visit: http://www.360career.com/content/Religious-Education.asp

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