Análisis de la educación religiosa escolar en el contexto pluralista religioso de los estudiantes de octavo de educación básica

Abstract

Abstract: In Ecuador, school religious education is not considered an area of knowledge and pluralism has diminished the presence of God in academic spaces. Education seeks the permanent formation of the human being, his intrapersonal development and the promotion of critical thinking in favor of himself and the common good. Consequently, the present research aims to analyze school religious education in the religious pluralistic context of the eighth grade students of the Praga Educational Unit. The methodology used consisted of an exploratory quantitative research. For the analysis of information, we proceeded to the review of referential cases, academic articles, religious practice in Institution and standards of school religious education. In addition, a survey was applied to 21 students to inquire about religious experience, knowledge and perception of the inclusion of religious pluralism in the school's religious education processes. In short, the religion class is a means of relationship with the mystery of Jesus Christ and with the Christian Church, to raise awareness of the diversity of religious beliefs and to generate respect for them.