The relevancy of religious literacy in social studies curricula. Quebec's CCQ as a case study.

Autor/inn/en	Hirsch, Sivane; Chan, W. Y. Alice; Tiflati, Hicham
Titel	The relevancy of religious literacy in social studies curricula. Quebec's CCQ as a case study.
Quelle	Aus: Lucenti, Maria (Hrsg.): Teaching religious education. Challenges, developments and current debates in comparative perspective. Leiden: Brill (2025) S. 47-64 PDF als Volltext Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Reihe	Religion and Education; Brill Research Perspectives in Humanities and Social Sciences; Brill Research Perspectives in Religion and Education; Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2026
Beigaben	Literaturangaben S. 61-64
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; gedruckt; Sammelwerksbeitrag
ISBN	978-90-04-72656-7; 978-90-04-72657-4
DOI	10.1163/9789004726574_004
Schlagwörter	Bildung; Bildungswesen; Curriculum; Politischer Unterricht; Sozialkunde; Religion; Kanada; Québec
Abstract	This chapter explores Quebec's recent transition from the "Ethics and Religious Culture" (ERC) program to the "Culture and Citizenship in Quebec" (CCQ) program, emphasizing the role of religious literacy in secular societies. We investigate the rationale behind the shift, and examine the ERC's focus on fostering understanding of diverse religious and ethical perspectives as well as CCQ's broader mandate to integrate cultural and civic education and its aim at the development of a shared and common public Quebecois culture. The case study highlights the pedagogical and societal implications of this change, discussing how the CCQ program aims to enhance civic engagement, cultural awareness, and social cohesion. Furthermore, the chapter identifies opportunities for educators to address pressing global challenges, such as polarization, reconciliation, and the climate crisis, within the new curriculum framework. By promoting critical thinking, inclusivity, and active citizenship, fostering religious literacy in such programs presents a unique opportunity for educators and youth to contribute to a more resilient and harmonious society.
Erfasst von	Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsmedien \| Georg-Eckert-Institut (GEI), Braunschweig
Update	2026/3