La educación religiosa escolar en un contexto plural Reflexiones preliminares

Abstract

This article presents a synthesis of a first approach to the problem implied in the teaching of religion in the context of formal education in Colombia, given the new legislation that promotes pluralism and openness, both in attitude as in curricula and methods in formal education. In the first part, the article presents a background on pluralism, education and religion. In the second part, the findings of the analysis conducted by the members of the work team are presented. Finally, the Catholic Church’s position on School Religious Education today is made explicit. The article leaves the discussion on the subject open.