Journal of Religious Education
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Practices for Diverse Educational Contexts
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Religious Education:
The journal emphasizes the integration of various disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, and philosophy into religious education, facilitating a broader understanding of how religious beliefs influence educational practices. - Critical Perspectives on Curriculum and Pedagogy:
It encourages critical analyses of religious education curricula and teaching methods, examining how they can be reformed to better address contemporary societal issues and promote inclusivity. - Focus on Diverse Religious Contexts:
The journal covers a wide range of religious traditions and contexts, exploring how different faiths approach education and the unique challenges they face in diverse educational settings. - Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
It addresses current global issues such as secularism, multiculturalism, and interfaith dialogue, providing insights on how religious education can contribute to social cohesion and understanding. - Research on Teacher Identity and Agency:
The journal often highlights studies on the professional identities of religious education teachers, their challenges, and their roles in shaping educational environments.
Trending and Emerging
- Decolonization of Religious Education:
A significant trend involves discussions on decolonizing religious education curricula, highlighting the need to address colonial legacies and promote diverse perspectives in teaching materials. - Intercultural Competence and Inclusivity:
There is an increasing focus on developing intercultural competencies among educators and students, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and understanding in religious education settings. - Impact of Technology and Digital Learning:
The influence of technology on religious education is becoming a prominent theme, with studies exploring how digital platforms can enhance learning experiences and the challenges they present. - Critical Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
Emerging themes include critical discussions around topics like gender, sexuality, and social justice within religious education, reflecting a broader societal dialogue that seeks to address pressing issues. - Teacher Professional Development and Identity:
There is a growing interest in the professional development of religious education teachers, focusing on their identities, challenges, and the impact of their beliefs on pedagogy.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Confessional Approaches:
There is a noticeable reduction in research focused on traditional confessional religious education, indicating a shift towards more pluralistic and inclusive models that accommodate diverse worldviews. - Historical Perspectives on Religious Education:
Papers examining historical frameworks and practices in religious education are becoming less frequent, suggesting a movement away from retrospective analysis in favor of contemporary and future-oriented discussions. - Static Models of Religious Education:
The journal has seen a decline in articles advocating for rigid, one-size-fits-all models of religious education, as there is increasing recognition of the need for adaptable and context-sensitive approaches. - Focus on Single Faith Perspectives:
There is a decreasing emphasis on studies that solely focus on a single religious tradition, as researchers increasingly explore interfaith dynamics and the impact of pluralism in education.
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