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Children's Academy: Exploring world religions together
Image: Atena Turkmany.At the Children's Academy at the University of Kassel, children learn more about the major world religions of Christianity, Islam and Judaism together. The aim is to strengthen social skills such as appreciation, empathy and respect through creative projects and to break down prejudices. In this way, the children actively learn with and from each other. On August 09, friends and families are invited to view the results in a roundtable.
Students of the University of Kassel organize the workshops as part of a seminar of Protestant religious education. In addition, religious representatives from Islam, Christianity and Judaism are involved. Furthermore, the participants of the Children's Academy visit a mosque, a church and a synagogue.
The Children's Academy costs 40 euros per child, financial support can be made possible through BENGI e.V.. The participation fee of children of students will be reimbursed through the cooperation partner "Familie in der Hochschule". Registration for the Children's Academy until July 23 by mail to Ms. Gabriele Hermenau at evtheol-sekr2[at]uni-kassel[dot]de with the following information: A) Name of the legal guardian B) Name of child C) Age of child D) Need for financial support from BENGI e.V. or "Familie in der Hochschule".
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The first event of the Children's Academy took place from 07 to 11 January 2019 under the organization of Katharina Gaida (lecturer for special tasks in the Department of Religious Education). Student teachers and students with an interest in pedagogical work first receive the professional input in a seminar and then carry out the Children's Academy in the practical part.