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Akdeniz Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 2026, Clt. 20(55) 74-94
Religious Education in Multicultural Societies in the Context of Identity, Belonging, and Pedagogical Adaptation Problems
ss. 74 - 94
Yayın Tarihi: Mart 31, 2026 | Görüntüleme Sayısı: 0/0 | İndirilme Sayısı: 0/0
Özet
This study examines the transformative role of religious education on social cohesion and peace in multicultural societies in light of theoretical and empirical literature. Within the framework of social capital, contact theory, and cross-cultural pedagogical approaches, it is argued that religious education is not only about the transmission of individual beliefs but also an institutional space that generates trust, mutual recognition, and a sense of public responsibility. The study demonstrates that conducting religious education within an inclusive and critical framework can reduce the risks of discrimination, marginalization, and radicalization; conversely, reductionist and exclusionary approaches can deepen social tensions. Theoretical analysis shows that social cohesion can be sustained not only through legal regulations but also through the development of moral sensitivity and empathetic communication capacity within educational processes. Furthermore, it emphasizes that religious education contributes to younger generations' ability to both preserve their own identities and establish constructive relationships with different faith groups in pluralistic societies. In conclusion, the study argues that religious education needs to be restructured as a public pedagogy that supports social cohesion, and that this transformation requires a holistic approach at the teacher competency, curriculum design, and policy levels.
Anahtar kelimeler: Religious Education, Social Cohesion, Social Peace, Intercultural Pedagogy.
APA 7th edition
AKIN, A. (2026).
Religious Education in Multicultural Societies in the Context of Identity, Belonging, and Pedagogical Adaptation Problems
. Akdeniz Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 20(55), 74-94. Harvard
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Religious Education in Multicultural Societies in the Context of Identity, Belonging, and Pedagogical Adaptation Problems
. Akdeniz Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 20(55), pp. 74-94. Chicago 16th edition
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