THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES CLASS AS A TEACHING SUBJECT IN SCHOOLS

Abstract

UDK 371.3:2(497.6)

The article reflects upon the relation between ethics and religion and discusses the significance of religious studies class in schools. Despite the fact that the aim of educational-upbringing institutions is forming a moral personality within the youth, it is not always an easy task because many educational contents are more directed upon mere transfer of information to students where the upbringing component is reduced to a lesser degree. This of course, is depending upon the aims and goals of the teaching class itself and the realisation of the class in certain teaching subject. For this reason the Religious studies class as a teaching subject and its direct link to an upbringing element is of special significance. Furthermore the Religious studies class helps students develop a moral awareness that will help them to resist temptations and face challenges of today’s world. This article elaborates upon the significance of the Religious studies class in schools and its impact upon future young generations.