Classroom Diversity of Religion

• religion
• 12th Grade

Diversity of Religion in the Classroom

By: Savannah, Emma, and Chloe 

Do you consider yourself religious?

Yes

No

Not sure

The benefits of incorporating their religion into the classroom 

Helps to teach/demonstrate respect regardless of beliefs 

When teaching about religious traditions it promotes discernment and helps students combat prejudice 

GIves you basic knowledge of other religions and their traditions 

See religious and nonreligious traditions as diverse and dynamic 

Difference between

Religious appropriation

Avoid generalized or simplified statements about religion 

What implementation of teaching religion would look like in the classroom 

- Open discussions 

- Teaching different aspects of each religion 

- Talking among themselves 

- Teachers cannot speak from Personal experience 

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What barriers religion may face when being included into the classroom

- Deep-rooted religious discrimination 

Ways to improve religion in the classroom and overall educational system

-Talk about religion more often, not just in one unit or in one class freshman year

-open to learning about other religions you don’t know