scholarly journals German principals’ attitude towards the form of religious education at state schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-408
Author(s):  
Ulrich Riegel ◽  
Mirjam Zimmermann ◽  
Oliver Hohenschue
Keyword(s):  
Moral Education ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Important Group ◽  
The Future ◽  
German Constitution ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
State Schools

Abstract Despite the strong status of denominational religious education (RE) in the German constitution this organizational form of RE finds itself increasingly under pressure at state schools. Reasons for this development are among others the shrinking percentage of baptized people in Germany, problems in organising this form of RE at school and the discussion on the role of religion in civil society. Concerning the future of RE four options can be determined that need to be discussed: denominational RE, cooperative RE, integrative RE and Moral Education instead of RE. This article presents a survey of 228 school principals who have introduced a cooperative RE at their school to find out which form of RE they prefer for which reasons. The results show that they prefer integrative RE (M = 4.07) over cooperative RE (M = 4.00). Moral Education does not get much support (M = 2.57), but still more than denominational RE (M = 2.27). Regression analysis gives evidence that issues like organizational aspects (for example size of the school) and educational goals (for example views on “taking position in RE”) predict the principals’ preferences. These results provide first impressions of an important group of people within the educational system who have hardly been considered in the discussion about how religion should be taught in the future.

scholarly journals New Representations of Religion and Belief in Schools

Religions ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Alternative Representation ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
Global Affairs ◽  
Role Of Religion

Discussions around the future of Religious Education (RE) in England have focused on the need to address the diversity of religion and belief in contemporary society. Issues of the representation of religion and belief in Religious Education are central to the future of the subject. This article draws on research into key stakeholders’ views and aspirations for RE to map an alternative representation of religion and belief to that found in existing approaches that universalise, sanitise and privatise religion. The data reveal a thirst for the study of a broader range and a more nuanced understanding of religion and belief. This incorporates a focus on religion and belief as identity as well as tradition, the study of the role of religion in global affairs as well as the controversies and challenges it can pose for individuals and the exploration of religion and belief as fluid and contested categories. What may be described as a contemporaneous and sociological turn, moves beyond the existing binaries of religious/secular, public/private, good/bad, fluid/static that shape much existing representation, towards a representation of the ‘real religion and belief landscape’ in all its complexity.

scholarly journals The Role of Religion in Turkish-Uzbek Relations

2020 ◽  
Vol 03 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Sh. Sharipov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
The State ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Religious Activity ◽  
Religious Control ◽  
Religion And State ◽  
State Relations ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
Ruling Party

This article analyzes the role and place of religion in Uzbek-Turkish relations. In both countries, the Sunni sect of Islam is predominant. In Uzbekistan, religion is separated from the state, and religious activity is fully controlled by the state. The ruling party in Turkey makes extensive use of Islamic elements in governing. Mirziyoyev's rise to power in Uzbekistan marked the beginning of religious cooperation. In Uzbekistan, where religious control has been strong for many years, various forms of religious education, such as Islamic finance and foundation work, have been inactive. Today, after Saudi Arabia and Iran, Turkey claims to be a leader in the Islamic world. The extent to which Turkey's experience in religion and state relations is relevant to Uzbekistan is important.

US principals’ sensemaking of the future roles and responsibilities of school principals

2020 ◽  
pp. 174114321989607
Author(s):  
David B. Reid
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
School Improvement ◽  
School Principals ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Public School Principals ◽  
Future Role ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
The Future

School principals are fundamentally important to school improvement. Due in part to this importance, the roles and responsibilities of school principals are constantly evolving. To explore leader sensemaking about this phenomenon I conducted 30 interviews with 10 public school principals in the US state of New Jersey during the 2018–2019 school year. Specifically, in this study I asked: (a) What are current public school principals’ predictions of the future role of school principals? and (b) In what way(s) do these predictions shape principals’ thinking about remaining in the profession? The findings of this work indicate: (a) principals believe the future of the school principal will focus heavily on safety and security; (b) principals believe the future of the role will include an increased emphasis on supporting student and teacher emotion and mental health; and (c) principals believe their future role as a school leader will evolve in how they interact with parents/guardians. Finally, an analysis of data shows in some cases how principals make sense of the future of the profession shapes their thinking about remaining in or exiting the role of school principal. Implications for policy and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Pendidikan Agama Di Tengah Pluralisme Bangsa (Dari Paradigma Eksklusif Ke Inklusif)

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Didik Komaidi
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Pluralistic Society ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
History Of ◽  
Educational Paradigm ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
Education Stakeholders

Seeing the history of Indonesia recenly often appear the phenomenon of violence or conflict based on ethnic, religious, racial, inter-group and terrorism cases. This phenomenon compel us to rethink the role of religion, especifically religious education in the life of a pluralistic society. Viewing these facts would be a challenge for the clergy, scholars, including religious education stakeholders, to build a pluralistic society become tolerant, harmonious, and cooperative, and democratic. Then, education has a strategic role in design civil society civilization, especially the students. In the application, religious education must have an inclusive paradigm not exclusive. Inclusive paradigm is the paradigm of contextual education, tolerance, respect for differences religius, racial, intergroup, and cooperate live. In other hand the exlusive paradigm is the educational paradigm that is less respect for differences, underestimate to others, just think of the group, less tolerant.

scholarly journals Kebijakan Pendidikan Karakter Dalam Meminimalisir Kenakalan Remaja

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Wildan Taufiq ◽  
Ayu Puji Lestari ◽  
Lailli Irna Sari ◽  
Risma Ardianti Restianty
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Delinquency ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
School Principals ◽  
The Future ◽  
Circle Of Friends ◽  
Role Of Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Parents

The role of character education in shaping student character is as a counterweight to cognitive skills for students. The implementation of character education itself has been reflected in Rasullullah SAW. In the person of the Apostle who contains great and noble values. Therefore the important role of teachers, school principals, and parents in building the character of students is needed. Teachers and parents must collaborate in instilling the character values of students so that later the character education received by children will be in accordance with what must be taught. Cultivating character education is very important for the student so that in the future they can find out how good deeds are done and not good to use. Juvenile delinquency at this time is triggered because of being influenced by the circle of friends he follows, which causes them to be easily influenced by invitation from friends who they think are appropriate examples. This research was conducted to analyze the character education policy in minimizing juvenile delinquency.

scholarly journals The Role of Ramadan Fasting Values For Character Education of Elementary School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Kuswara Kuswara ◽  
Yena Sumayana
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Moral Education ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ramadan Fasting ◽  
Mutual Help ◽  
Positive Attitudes

This article aims to study the values contained in fasting education for elementary school students. The values of education are the value of religious education, the value of moral education, social education, and cultural education values. Fasting is a religious activity that people Islam as a form of obedience to His God in addition to other services. Ramadan fasting is a refrain from eating, drinking, and having sex and other things that make it clear that fasting will not rise from dawn until sunset during Ramadan. The current phenomenon is increasingly reduced worship activities, tepo seliro, gotong royong, mutual help, and attitudes other positive attitudes such as honesty, discipline, responsibility, and tolerant living in life. Ramadan fasting not only emphasizes refraining from eating and drinking only, but training in improving faith, mental coaching, morality, and understanding the meaning of difference. In elementary school, these grades need to be instilled as a cornerstone of students in their development, especially in the aspects of personality such as: character, behavior, responsibility, discipline, and social spirit.

Russian Christ

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor A. Shnirelman
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Religious Identity ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Peaceful Coexistence ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Social ◽  
Role Of Religion

Interest in the social role of religion, including religious education (RE), is on the increase in the European Union. Yet whereas Western educators focus mostly on the potential of religion for dialogue and peaceful coexistence, in Russia religion is viewed mostly as a resource for an exclusive cultural-religious identity and resistance to globalization. RE was introduced into the curriculum in Russia during the past ten to fifteen years. The author analyzes why, how, and under what particular conditions RE was introduced in Russia, what this education means, and what social consequences it can entail.

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