religious education
"Religious education" involves teaching about faith, beliefs, and practices. It can focus on a single religion or cover multiple religions' doctrines and cultural impacts.
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Definition
B2Faith-Based
(formal)Teaching individuals about the beliefs, practices, and values of a specific religion.
Example
- The church offers religious education classes for children every Sunday.
C1Academic
(formal)An academic program focusing on the doctrines, history, and ethical systems of one or more religions.
Example
- In college, she took a course in religious education to learn about different faiths.
C1Cultural
(formal)Studying various religions and their influence on culture, society, and individuals.
Example
- The curriculum includes religious education to help students understand global cultures.
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