Religious Education in Denmark: Towards a More Multifaceted Subject?

Pia Rose Böwadt

doi:10.3390/rel11110561

Religious Education in Denmark: Towards a More Multifaceted Subject?

Pia Rose Böwadt

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The article deals with religious education in Denmark, especially the impact of philosophy of life in the curriculum. It will address the question of whether “Christian Studies” has become more multifaceted, or whether it is really a Christian upbringing/existential upbringing in disguise. The article begins with a presentation of the religious, political, and the pedagogical landscapes in Denmark. Subsequently, it examines the impact of the “Philosophy of Life” elements, which form part of the subject taught under “Christian Studies” (Kristendomskundskab). This is followed by an analysis of the new legal framework for “Christian Studies”, which now highlights areas, such as comparative religion or sociology of religion. It also examines the work of the committee, formed by the former Minister of Education in spring 2019, which had the task of revitalizing the curriculum of “Christian Studies” in the Danish school system.

Original language	English
Article number	561
Journal	Religions
Volume	11
Issue number	11
Pages (from-to)	1-11
Number of pages	11
ISSN	2077-1444
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/rel11110561
Publication status	Published - Nov 2020

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schools, courses and institutions

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