Exploring and Activating the Democratic Potential of Religion in Times of Growing Antisemitism and Racism

In view of the current political situation in Germany, characterized by fragmentation and polarization along religious and identitarian lines, the applicants recognize an urgent need for broad pluralistic democratic education.

The team is investigating the extent to which religious education offers potential for strengthening liberal democracies. It brings together political scientists and political education researchers as well as practical partners from the fields of political education and interreligious dialog.

The project team analyses the conditions and potentials of pro-democratic religious education by combining participatory research with action and intervention research. From this, it will develop concepts and educational formats for religious literacy and competence for schools and political educators.