Training for teachers: Theological conversations. Introduction and reflection

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 address such questions competently and purposefully, conducting theological discussions proves to be beneficial.
In this event, I would like to give you an insight into this productive approach. In addition to presenting the theoretical basis, we will take a look at the practical implementation using various teaching videos. We will then test and reflect on the concept ourselves. 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?

Speaker: Julia Drube (University of Kassel)

Registration deadline: 19.04.2023
Registration via the website https://goto.uni-kassel.de/go/anmeldung_lehrkraeftefortbildung