Prof. dr Zorica Kuburić

Philosophical faculty, Novi Sad

INTRODUCTION INTO METHODOLOGY OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

If we set ourselves the aim of considering religion from historical point of view, the organization of a religious class will most often include traditional form of work, which means being focused on the knowledge that manifests itself in repetition, obedience and respect for authoritativeness. However, when it comes to monitoring the society from the social aspect and observing the changes which affect the sphere of religion itself, we can talk of a religious class as of the factor of social changes which take place within the organization/concept of the religious class, together with using the most modern methods of work which, in turn, help in developing the critical way of thinking of a mature and independent person.

Key words: religion, socialization, religious education, methods of work,