Religious instruction: key to freedom or superfluous ballast?

Religious instruction: key to freedom or superfluous ballast?

Religious instruction has long since established itself as an indispensable part of the school curriculum, similar to subjects such as German or math. This knowledge became clear in an revealing conversation between André Poppowitsch and the teacher of religion and Latin at the Goethe-Gymnasium Weimar, Franziska Göppel. The topic of teaching is not only the imparting of knowledge of beliefs, but also the integration of this knowledge into the public space of the school.

A central aspect that Franziska Göppel emphasizes is the role of religious education in a pluralistic society. Religious instruction is not just a subject, but a place of exchange and dealing with various worldviews. This would also underline the importance of the right to religious freedom, which is anchored in the Basic Law. "Religious education enables your own belief to live and reflect on school," she says.

The integration of faith into education

The possibility of combining faith and knowledge in class opens up new perspectives for the pupils. Through religious education, students can not only better understand their own beliefs, but also get to know the beliefs of others. This promotes tolerance and respectful coexistence and is therefore important not only for believers, but also for non -believing students.

Göppel also explains that religious instruction has to take the more recent topics into account in order to remain relevant to the students. Discourses on ethical questions, intercultural issues and social values could be integrated into the classroom to ensure more comprehensive education. These aspects could arouse the students' interest and underline the relevance of the subject.

religious instruction as part of society

Another point that the teacher appeals is the interaction between school and society. Religious instruction could help students better understand the social foundations of faith, which has a positive effect on democratic culture in Germany. The lessons offer not only a room for religious education, but also to critical examination of the values that shape society.

Franziska Göppel also underlines that religious instruction offers a space to ask questions that are important for personal growth and identity formation. At a time when many young people are looking for orientation, religious instruction could be a stable anchor. "It's not just about learning faith, but also about developing an understanding of yourself and your own position in the world," says Göppel.

A deeper insight into the different facets of religious teaching can be found in the interview between Poppowitsch and Göppel. It is important that this lessons cannot be viewed in isolation, but has to find space in the context of a constantly changing society. The exchange about questions of faith, also in school setting, remains an important challenge for education policy and school management.

For more detailed information about the conversation and the views of Franziska Göppel, Please please the article at www.meine-kirchenzeitung.de .