Didactics of the study of religions

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  • Wanda Alberts

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  • Universität Bremen
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OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)300-334
Seitenumfang35
FachzeitschriftNumen
Jahrgang55
Ausgabenummer2-3
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 1 Apr. 2008
Extern publiziertJa

Abstract

In contrast to well-established didactics of theologies, the study of religions, even though its field is becoming more and more important in schools and elsewhere in society, has not yet developed a didactic branch. This article outlines and exemplifies three tasks for didactics of the study of religions: (1) analysis of models of education about religion/s, (2) development of concepts for education about religion/s, (3) engagement in practical issues related to education about religion/s, including participation in political and public debates about religion, religious plurality, education, and religious education. Tasks 1 and 2, which may be called "inner-academic," are exemplified with research results from my study about integrative religious education in Europe. Task 3, relating to the communication of academic insights beyond academia, is regarded as a necessary complement to "inner- academic" work. In conclusion, it is argued that in order to develop didactics of the study of religions it is necessary to combine the subject knowledge and methodologies of the study of religions with insights from education. Rather than leaving this educational task to educationalists with little knowledge of our subject, the study of religions needs to establish its own didactics with respect to various educational contexts.

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Didactics of the study of religions. / Alberts, Wanda.
in: Numen, Jahrgang 55, Nr. 2-3, 01.04.2008, S. 300-334.

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Alberts, W 2008, 'Didactics of the study of religions', Numen, Jg. 55, Nr. 2-3, S. 300-334. https://doi.org/10.1163/156852708X283087
Alberts W. Didactics of the study of religions. Numen. 2008 Apr 1;55(2-3):300-334. doi: 10.1163/156852708X283087
Alberts, Wanda. / Didactics of the study of religions. in: Numen. 2008 ; Jahrgang 55, Nr. 2-3. S. 300-334.
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