Introduction: The liberal case for teaching religion in public schools -- Bible history courses, I : partnership between school and community -- Bible history courses, II : the art of staying on the surface -- Misrecognition and nonrecognition : a caution for religion courses -- The Bible and its influence : instilling equal recognition into the curriculum -- The Bible as literature : detachment as a means toward autonomy -- World religions : reflection as an educational goal -- Problems, reservations, and recommendations -- Appendix: Method and the schools included in the study