Religious education in Australian Catholic schools: Past and present

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Buchanan, Michael. (2009). Religious education in Australian Catholic schools: Past and present. Religious Education Journal of Australia. 25(2), pp. 30 - 37.
AuthorsBuchanan, Michael
Year2009
JournalReligious Education Journal of Australia
Journal citation25 (2), pp. 30 - 37
PublisherOpen Book Print (AARE Publication)
ISSN0815-3094
Page range30 - 37
Research GroupSchool of Education
Place of publicationAustralia
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