Religious education: meaning, definitions and examples

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religious education

 

[ rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

school curriculum

Religious education is the teaching of a particular religion or of religions in general. It may include the study of sacred texts, religious beliefs, rituals, and ethics.

Synonyms

catechism, divinity, theology

Examples of usage

  • Religious education classes are mandatory in some schools.
  • She decided to pursue a career in religious education.
Context #2 | Noun

personal belief

Religious education can also refer to the process of learning and developing one's own beliefs and spirituality.

Synonyms

belief system, faith formation, spiritual development

Examples of usage

  • His religious education led him to become a devout believer.
  • She found solace and guidance through her religious education.

Translations

Translations of the word "religious education" in other languages:

🇵🇹 educação religiosa

🇮🇳 धार्मिक शिक्षा

🇩🇪 religiöse Erziehung

🇮🇩 pendidikan agama

🇺🇦 релігійна освіта

🇵🇱 edukacja religijna

🇯🇵 宗教教育 (しゅうきょうきょういく)

🇫🇷 éducation religieuse

🇪🇸 educación religiosa

🇹🇷 dini eğitim

🇰🇷 종교 교육 (종교 교육)

🇸🇦 التعليم الديني

🇨🇿 náboženská výchova

🇸🇰 náboženská výchova

🇨🇳 宗教教育 (zōngjiào jiàoyù)

🇸🇮 verska vzgoja

🇮🇸 trúaruppeldi

🇰🇿 діни тәрбие

🇬🇪 რელიგიური განათლება

🇦🇿 dini təhsil

🇲🇽 educación religiosa

Etymology

The concept of religious education dates back to ancient civilizations, where religious teachings were passed down orally from generation to generation. Formal religious education became more structured with the rise of organized religions. In modern times, religious education is a subject taught in schools around the world, with the aim of promoting understanding and tolerance of different beliefs.