A Suggested Typology of Positions on Religious Diversity

Cush, Denise

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“…As a result, in RE textbooks some signifi cant information about other religious traditions and non-religious views which can question the true faith gets omitted on purpose. Th us, exclusivist model is characteristic for the monoreligious societies with no religious pluralism presented [6] or wherever religion is associated with national identity [7,19].…”

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“…Th e distinctive trait of pluralists which diff ers it from both exclusivism and inclusivism is a non-dogmatic stance towards other religions [10,476]. Relativists, or using the terminology of Cush [7,20], negative pluralists, with their stance that all world views are equally valid, tend to confi ne religion into the private sphere and reject the need of RE at all. Meanwhile, positive pluralism calls for an open study of diversity with the possibility of critical evaluation which, in Cush's words, is the most appropriate approach to RE at secular schools [7,21].…”

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“…Relativists, or using the terminology of Cush [7,20], negative pluralists, with their stance that all world views are equally valid, tend to confi ne religion into the private sphere and reject the need of RE at all. Meanwhile, positive pluralism calls for an open study of diversity with the possibility of critical evaluation which, in Cush's words, is the most appropriate approach to RE at secular schools [7,21]. It is positive pluralism that pursues the goal of RE set as "allowing pupils to become religiously literate, to be able to think, act and communicate intelligently about the ultimate questions that religions ask" [12] regardless of pupil's religious and cultural background.…”

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European Religious Education in Models and Approaches

2016

Vestnik SPbSU. Philosophy and Conflict Studies

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Th e article off ers an overview of the main models and approaches to religious education (RE) which exist in the European countries. Despite the fact that it is impossible to talk about only one European model of RE, there are some similar tendencies and characteristics of RE in Europe. Th e article starts with the typology of major positions on religious diversity-exclusivism, inclusivism and pluralism-in regard to RE. Next, the author describes the well-known classifi cation of RE as having a confessional or non-confessional approach based on the responsibility for RE. Th en RE is explained in terms of M. Grimmitt's typology of RE who distinguishes learning 'into' religion, 'about' religion and 'from' religion according to the aims RE pursues. Finally, the article draws attention to the classifi cation of RE made by W. Alberts on the integrative and separative approach depending on the way RE classes are organized. On the basis of the analysis of the existing models and approaches to RE, the author stresses their interconnection and interdependence. Th e given examples of RE show its uniqueness in each European country which is rooted in historical, political, cultural, and religious traditions of a particular country. However, despite the unique characteristics of RE in each European country, the step from confessional RE to a non-confessional is evident as well as the integration of RE with the goals of liberal education based on democratic values and human rights. Refs 26.

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Section: Exclusivist Inclusivist and Pluralist Models Of Rementioning

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Section: Exclusivist Inclusivist and Pluralist Models Of Rementioning

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European Religious Education in Models and Approaches

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Vestnik SPbSU. Philosophy and Conflict Studies

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“…The following definitions of the terms are taken from Cush (1994). Exclusivists hold that their tradition is the truth and the correct way to live and either seek to convert or completely ignore other traditions.…”

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‘Positive Pluralism’ toAwareness, Mystery and Value:A Case Study in Religious Education Curriculum Development

Cush

Francis

2001

British Journal of Religious Education

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“…Many, but not all, Pagans are positively welcoming of diversity of religious paths and practices, and Prudence Jones' 'strong pluralism' (Jones 1996) resembles my own 'positive pluralism' (Cush 1994) in going beyond mere tolerance and respect to a celebration of diversity. Contemporary Paganism gives a central place to three of the big issues that all religious traditions are having to address in our times: gender, our relationship with the natural world, and pluralism of beliefs and values.…”

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