FMNR in Catholic religious education (Catholic religious education, Catholic theology, Engelsburg Gymnasium, Hercules School)

In the context of the educational project "BNE konkret: FMNR", a religious education seminar for student teachers of Catholic religion was developed and held for the first time in the summer semester of 2023. In this course, religious didactic concepts of religious education for sustainable development were analyzed and discussed. The focus was on role model learning, with Tony Rinaudo as an example. A particular highlight was that the students were able to meet Tony Rinaudo in person: This encounter proved to be extremely inspiring and motivating.

The aim of the seminar was to develop interdisciplinary teaching materials based on Rinaudo's life and the FMNR method, which enable students to acquire ethical and religious skills. In collaboration with the Engelsburg-Gymnasium and the geography learning group there, two double lessons were designed, implemented and reflected upon. The first double lesson was about getting to know and deepening knowledge of role models for sustainability; the second double lesson was dedicated to the question of biblical arguments for sustainable development. The students then developed their own motivations and ideas on how they themselves could become local heroes for sustainable development.

In the winter semester 2023/2024, a follow-up seminar was offered under the title "Religious Education for Sustainable Development: Seminar with Teaching Relevance". The focus was now on religious education in elementary school. Together with the Herkules elementary school, four lessons were again designed, implemented and reflected upon. The ongoing collaboration and the practical orientation of the seminar offered the students valuable insights and practical experience.