Epilogue: Religion and Controversies in Schools
A Global Field of Research
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International knowledge transfer, Controversial Issues, Democratic Republic of Congo, Teachers’ Management of Risks and ThreatsAbstract
This contribution outlines a global research program focused on the theme addressed in this special issue of Religionspädagogische Beiträge: “Religion and Controversies in Schools.” The research program’s productivity is illustrated by an exemplary case study, the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this context, the role of religious factors in how teachers manage censorship, risks, and threats while teaching controversial issues is proposed as a potential future research topic. Thus, the paper connects this special issue’s theme with the intersection of religion and democratic societies, particularly highlighting the relationship between religious education and citizenship education.
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