TEACHING ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN PLURALISTIC
SETTINGS
Is RE a/an…
Theological discipline
Educational discipline
RE as an educational
activity
Re as a theological activity
Worldview Framework Personal/Group Identity
Religious/Cultural Dimensions
Ultimate/Existential Questions
Epistemological/Ontological Categories
Universal/Particular Beliefs, Values & Principles
The Challenge:
A worldview approach to Islam
Valuable Resource for Religious Education Teachers
Engaging the learner
Invites all to take an active role in determining their own beliefs & values.
Creates a dynamic approach to one’s beliefs & values:
Continuous process of questioning, understanding, reflection, articulation & new questions.
A worldview approach:
Interdisciplinary & comprehensive.
Inclusive of all worldviews.
Conclusion
• I gnorance leads to stereotyping and violence
• E ducation models need to engage the learner
• R eligions/Islam are dynamic
• visions of life and ways of life.