Further training for teachers: Theological conversations with children and young people - introduction

In the field of tension between imparting knowledge and articulating a well-founded perspective of hope, we try to enter into a discussion with pupils in the subject of religion about existentially significant topics, pressing questions, hopes, fears and worries. In addition to supposedly absurd questions such as "Are aliens allowed in church?", fundamental human questions are also addressed. Who is this God of the Christians and why does it affect us when his own son dies? Does he even exist? Why do people fall ill and die? What is the meaning of my life?
In order to deal with such questions in a competent and goal-oriented way, holding theological discussions proves to be beneficial.
In this event, Julia Drube (University of Kassel) would like to give you an insight into this fruitful approach. In addition to presenting the theoretical basis, she will take a look at the practical implementation using various teaching videographies. You will then test and reflect on the concept yourself. The focus will be on the following questions:

What exactly are theological conversations and how do I conduct them?
What roles do I have as a teacher in the conversation?
What challenges need to be kept in mind here?

Registration is possible until 28.03.2022 via the website of the Center for Teacher Education: http://www.uni-kassel.de/go/anmeldung_lehrkraeftefortbildung/