Grundlegung einer modernen Religionsdidaktik der Öffentlichkeit und die Frage nach Identitätsbildung

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Abstract The content and the orientation of Religious Education in public schools is a very significant issue discussed nowadays in the Greek theological and religious educational scientific environment. The new debate arose very intensively triggered by the new curricula in 2011. Its objective is the restructuring of the content and methodology of Religious Education in order to provide answers to contemporary social challenges. The confessional reference point is omitted in the new curriculum, aiming for a more open Religious Education. The main intention is the foundation of a new didactic approach in Religious Education that mainly addresses public issues and interests. In this framework religious literacy is highlighted as a key question. We believe, however, that this new didactic orientation disregards religious spiritual enrichment.