scholarly journals ‘So, Is It True?’ Time to Embrace the Hermeneutical Turn in Catholic Religious Education in the Republic of Ireland

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1059
Author(s):  
David Kennedy ◽  
Sandra Cullen
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Pluralistic Society ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
Educational Provision ◽  
Objective Truth ◽  
The Status ◽  
Truth Claims ◽  
True Time ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Evolving Context

A key challenge for educational provision in the Republic of Ireland has been the need to develop appropriate approaches to religious education that are effective in terms of meeting the needs and rights of students in a democratic pluralistic society. At the centre of such discussions, although rarely explicitly recognised, is an attempt to grapple with the question of truth in the context of religious education. This paper argues that religious education, in attempting to engage with this evolving context, is challenged in two trajectories: (a) by approaches that operate from the presumption that objective truth exists and (b) by approaches that are sceptical of any claim to objective truth. It will be argued that proposals, such as those offered by active pluralists, to deal with religious truth claims in religious education are limited in terms of their capacity to adequately treat such claims and the demands that these carry for adherents. This paper argues for a hermeneutical treatment of the context for Catholic religious education in the Republic of Ireland, which is considered under the following headings: (1) irruptions from the periphery, (2) the theological matrix, (3) the status of religion, and (4) the position of students and teachers in religious education classes. From this it will be suggested that promoting religious education as a hermeneutic activity allows for a respectful engagement with competing truth claims.

The Status of Blogging in the Republic of Ireland

2012 ◽  
pp. 128-147
Author(s):  
Lori F. Brost ◽  
Carol McGinnis
Keyword(s):  
Good Health ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Extensive Review ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Republic ◽  
E Mail

This chapter examines the phenomenon and the status of blogging in the Republic of Ireland. It focuses on the social, cultural, political, technological, and legal factors that have influenced the existence and functioning of the Irish blogosphere and seeks to ascertain whether it is in good health, in decline, or in transition. To date, there is no research on the history and evolution of Irish blogging, and there are no assessments of the status of the blogging practice in the Republic of Ireland. This case study scrutinizes the history of blogging in Ireland, traces its evolution, and draws conclusions about the state of Irish blogging. Data collection for the study involved an extensive review of Irish blogs as well as e-mail and phone interviews with Irish bloggers. The authors conclude that the Irish blogosphere is vibrant, diverse, and evolving; additionally, they offer directions for future research.

scholarly journals Identity, Ambiguity, and Professionalism: Dilemmas for the Diocesan Advisor in the Republic of Ireland

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 973
Author(s):  
P. J. Sexton ◽  
Catherine McCormack
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Catholic Schools ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
State Inspection ◽  
Republic Of Ireland ◽  
Identity Ambiguity ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Uncertain Future

A deficit in empirical studies regarding the role of the Diocesan Advisor at second-level schools in the Republic of Ireland prompted research in this area. The findings of a study carried out by the authors are outlined in this article. Perspectives of 19 Diocesan Advisors were gathered qualitatively. The concept of “visible” and “invisible” maps provided a framework. In Ireland, State inspection relies on visible mapping of inspection processes that are accessible to all stakeholders. The Diocesan Advisor, on behalf of the bishop, uses invisible maps, observing how the school is living out its Catholic remit and how religious education is carried out within the curriculum. The study identified that the role is under-resourced and lacks clarity, resulting in a widespread deficiency in the monitoring of Catholic schools’ identity and the non-examinable religious education currently on the curriculum. The study further revealed an uncertain future for the role of the Diocesan Advisor in a changing landscape. A discussion on the implications of the findings is included, and possible options for the role in the future are explored.

scholarly journals Conflicts of Religious Education in a Secular State: a Study on Turkey’s Imam-Hatip School

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Mohd Roslan Mohd Nor ◽  
Muhammad Khalis Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Textual Study ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Modern Turkey ◽  
Role Of Religion ◽  
Schooling System ◽  
Secular State

Although the secularization process has been carried out tremendously in modern Turkey since the establishment of the republic, the role of religion (i.e. Islam) was not fully denied. This became more apparent especially in the area of education. In this regard, the Kemalist regime has established the Imam-Hatip School since the formation of modern Turkey. However, throughout its development, the schools have experienced various challenges and sanctions. Hence, this paper aims to discuss the conflicts faced by the Imam-Hatip School as a religious educational institution in Turkey and attempts that have been made to overcome the conflicts. Thispaper relies on the textual study by analyzing related documents, reports, and other previous studies. In general, the conflicts that struck the Imam-Hatip School were due to a narrative where its existence was contrary to the principle of secularism. As a result, the schools were undermined by authorities where graduates from the schools were marginalized from pursuing their study in universities, and the schools were closed as an effect from the structuration of the schooling system. The conflicts have led some attempts to revive the status of the school as a religious educational institution. Although the attempts have led to positive implications, they also contributed to the polarization among people.

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