Elective Quran course approved for military schools

November 14 2012 17:33:18

Elective Quran course approved for military schools

ISTANBUL

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The Turkish General Staff has approved elective religion courses for military high schools that include instruction on the Quran, the Life of the Prophet Muhammad and basic religion, private broadcaster NTV reported today.

Responding to claims, General Staff also said the curriculum of schools tied to the military did not include any open or secret courses to instruct students about coups.

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