Possibilities and Limitations of Religion-Related Dialogue in Schools in Europe

Wolfram Weisse (University of Hamburg, Germany)

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Routledge
30 July 2025

Religion: general; Moral & social purpose of education; Educational strategies & policy; Teaching of a specific subject

Preparing pupils to engage with religious and cultural heterogeneity is increasingly seen as a key task for school education. This book presents research on religion-related dialogue in European schools and addresses the complex intersection of various factors supporting or hindering it.

The volume offers findings of the international research project ‘Religion and Dialogue in modern societies’ (ReDi). The chapters present analyses of school case studies in five European cities London (England), Hamburg and Duisburg (Germany), Stockholm (Sweden), and Stavanger (Norway), to empirically answer the question: What are possibilities and limitations of religion-related dialogue in schools?

Possibilities and Limitations of Religion-Related Dialogue in Schools in Europe will be a key resource for practioners and researchers of religious education, education studies, educational research, religious studies, and sociology. It was originally published as a special issue of the Religion & Education.

Edited by: Wolfram Weisse (University of Hamburg Germany)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781032685113
ISBN 10: 1032685115
Pages: 149
Publication Date: 30 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Dr. Wolfram Weisse is Professor of Religious Education and International Theology. He is the founding director of the Academy of World Religions of the University of Hamburg, Germany. He coordinated major international research projects, one on ‘Religion and Dialogue in Modern Societies’ (ReDi). His primary research interest is in empirical and theoretical research of intercultural and interreligious dialogue.