Abstract:

One of the topics most recently discussed in countries of the world is whether religious lessons are included in the general education system. This situation can be explained by the beginning of the reconstruction activities in the religious field and the fact that religion has become a rising value throughout the world. Today, in most Western countries, "Why religion education?" Instead of discussing “What a religious education?” Studying on the question, different models of religious teaching are presented in the school. In Kyrgyzstan, “Why Religious Education?” The discussions continue. In order to reveal the legitimacy of the religious course in the general education system, we must explain the importance of religion in human and social life and point out the foundations and foundations of religious education in the school. Here in this article, moving from the example of Kyrgyzstan, explaining the human, social, universal, philosophical and legal foundations of religious teaching in school, "Why is religious teaching in school?" We will try to find the answer to your question.

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