<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Exploring one’s worldview requires a journey into one’s heart, soul and mind (Knowing Self). But Knowing Self requires Knowing Others, imperative in a global world. To what extent do schools prepare students for participation in that global world, especially when it comes to awareness of its worldview diversity, and no less its religious diversity? This paper presents the findings of two research projects highlighting knowledge, awareness and attitudes towards various worldviews. The findings of the first is rather discouraging, a result of little to no attention given to teaching about religion in the schools. The second is much more encouraging, a result of worldview education that explores both religious and secular worldviews – their impacts on individuals and society. It then gives a brief description of a worldview framework that deepens and broadens awareness and understanding of self and others, encourages questioning and openness, and develops critical thinking.</p></abstract>

Exploring one’s worldview requires a journey into one’s heart, soul and mind (Knowing Self). But Knowing Self requires Knowing Others, imperative in a global world. To what extent do schools prepare students for participation in that global world, especially when it comes to awareness of its worldview diversity, and no less its religious diversity? This paper presents the findings of two research projects highlighting knowledge, awareness and attitudes towards various worldviews. The findings of the first is rather discouraging, a result of little to no attention given to teaching about religion in the schools. The second is much more encouraging, a result of worldview education that explores both religious and secular worldviews – their impacts on individuals and society. It then gives a brief description of a worldview framework that deepens and broadens awareness and understanding of self and others, encourages questioning and openness, and develops critical thinking.

Enhancing Religious Education Through Worldview Exploration

Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education

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Exploring one’s worldview requires a journey into one’s heart, soul and mind (Knowing Self). But Knowing Self requires Knowing Others, imperative in a global...

Enhancing Religious Education Through Worldview Exploration

Published Online: Dec 18, 2016

Page range: 105 - 117

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/dcse-2016-0019

Keywords
worldviews, religion, teaching about religion, critical thinking, worldview framework

© 2016 Daugavpils University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Enhancing Religious Education Through Worldview Exploration

Published Online: Dec 18, 2016

Page range: 105 - 117

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/dcse-2016-0019

Keywordsworldviews, religion, teaching about religion, critical thinking, worldview framework

© 2016 Daugavpils University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
worldviews, religion, teaching about religion, critical thinking, worldview framework