Religious Instruction in State Schools; Statement Prepared by the Rev. Canon D.J. Garland for the Education Committee of the Parliament of New Zealand (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781024084665)

This historical document, "Religious Instruction in State Schools," presents a statement prepared by the Rev. Canon D.J. Garland for the Education Committee of the Parliament of New Zealand. Published in 1914, it offers insights into the debates surrounding religious instruction within the public education system of the time.

Garland's statement likely addresses the arguments for and against incorporating religious teachings into state schools, reflecting the social and political context of early 20th-century New Zealand. This work provides valuable primary source material for researchers and students interested in the history of education, religious history, and New Zealand's cultural development. It illuminates the complex interplay between religious values and secular governance in shaping educational policies.

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