Pluralisme religieux a l’école – Dynamisme ou dynamite
Stephen Kizito Forbi
The existence of many religions in the same school raises important questions that are vital for its survival: is religion a vector of value transmission? How can one bring about a peaceful coexistence of religions? The stakes of religious pluralism are high. Culturally, religious pluralism calls for a redefinition of school identity. From the standpoint of socialization it demands negotiations in view of reconstruction school unity. Democratically, it raises the question if students should be left the choice to study religion or should religious education be imposed on all indiscriminately. Two solutions are proposed: lay education and citizenship education. Lay education is founded on religious freedom of individual students whereas citizenship education is construed on the recognition of the other in his/her difference. In short, religious pluralism questions the regulatory capacity of the school.
Keywords
Religious pluralism, Laity, Citizenship, School future, Socialization, Deconfessionalization, Religious freedom.