NorwaySamfunn 33 · Norway and society
In the school subject KRLE, pupils learn about religions, beliefs and ethics. How should the subject be taught?
In the exam (Norwegian)
I skolefaget KRLE lærer elevene om religioner, livssyn og etikk. Hvordan skal undervisningen i faget være?
- aIt should teach pupils to believe in the Christian God.Den skal lære elevene å tro på den kristne guden.
- bIt should be factual and not preach any faith.Den skal være saklig og ikke forkynne noen tro.Correct answer
- cIt should follow the teachings of the family’s religion.Den skal følge læren til familiens religion.
Why?
The law says that teaching in KRLE must be objective, critical and pluralistic. The school must give knowledge about religions and beliefs, not preach a faith.
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