The volume More Than a Nice-to-Have. Justifications for Religious Education [Mehr als ein Nice-to-Have. Begründungen für religiöse Bildung], edited by Akad. Dir. Klaus König, Prof. Dr. Claudia Mayer and Dr. Dr. Mariusz Chrostowski, brings together diverse perspectives on the justification of religious education in secular contexts.
Blurb:
Religious education is contested. This is especially true when it takes place within a secular institution such as the public school. At best, it might be regarded as an optional “nice-to-have” to make space for religion in educational settings. The contributions in this volume argue for more. They present a strong case for a theologically grounded and independent subject within the context of public, general education. The authors address the challenges of pluralistic and secular life-worlds, as well as an educational mandate rooted in a dialogue between religion, faith and reason. The wide range of arguments is framed by a consistently religious-educational orientation.