Book Review: On the Axis of Religious Education: Individual Crime and Society (2018)
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The book, On the Axis of Religious Education: Individual Crime and Society (2018) navigates the intricate relationship between religious education, individual behaviour, and societal reintegration within the context of Turkish prisons. By addressing ten pivotal questions, as part of its remit, the book scrutinizes various facets, including the personal attributes of convicted offenders, their religious affiliations before and after committing crimes, the prevalence of religious educational programs, post-incarceration changes in religious beliefs, perception of criminal acts as sins, demand for religious instruction during imprisonment, the influence of religious education on attitudes, long-term ramifications of religious learning, qualifications of religious educators, and attributes of religious education initiatives. By unravelling these inquiries, On the Axis of Religious Education: Individual Crime and Society (2018) establishes a framework for a comprehensive examination of the efficacy of religious education in fostering rehabilitation and societal reintegration among convicts. This article meticulously analyses and consolidates the book's principal findings, methodology, and implications, supplemented by pertinent scholarly insights and references spanning criminology, sociology, psychology, and religious studies.
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