EDT303Q/102/3/2016
Tutorial letter 102/3/2016
Religion Education
EDT303Q
Semesters 1 & 2
Religious Studies & Arabic
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.
, 2
Dear Student
Introducing the National Policy on
Religion and Education
This study unit will outline the values and principles inherent in the National Policy on Religion
and Education, 2003 (hereafter referred to as “the Policy”). It is crucial to understand the
principles and values embedded in this policy to ensure the correct teaching and learning
process in your classroom.
At the end of this study unit, you should be able to
outline the main themes in the Policy
explain the relation between the Policy, the Constitution and the Curriculum
reflect on the implications of the Policy for Religion Studies begin
planning Religion Studies tasks based on the Policy
In each section of the study unit, reference will be made to the relevant articles in the Policy for that
section. Please refer to these articles as you work through the study unit. The Policy can be
accessed on http://www.info.gov.za/otherdocs/2003/religion.pdf website. There is a quick-
reference guide to salient articles in the Policy at the end of the study unit, but it is important that
you study the actual document to get a deeper understanding of the Policy and its underlying
theoretical frameworks.
1 A NOTE ON TERMINOLOGY
An academic activity A religious activity
Religion Education Religious Education
Learning about religion in a broad Study of a religion from within one
inclusive framework. particular religious tradition. Outcomes
The religion component of Life are religious and may include religious
Orientation. activities.
Outcomes are educational and do not
include religious activities.
Religion Studies Religious Instruction
Learning about religion in a broad Study in order to instil or
inclusive framework. strengthen religious commitment to a
The new Grade 10–12 subject Outcomes particular tradition. Outcomes are
are educational and do not include religious religious and will include religious
activities. activities.
Tutorial letter 102/3/2016
Religion Education
EDT303Q
Semesters 1 & 2
Religious Studies & Arabic
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.
, 2
Dear Student
Introducing the National Policy on
Religion and Education
This study unit will outline the values and principles inherent in the National Policy on Religion
and Education, 2003 (hereafter referred to as “the Policy”). It is crucial to understand the
principles and values embedded in this policy to ensure the correct teaching and learning
process in your classroom.
At the end of this study unit, you should be able to
outline the main themes in the Policy
explain the relation between the Policy, the Constitution and the Curriculum
reflect on the implications of the Policy for Religion Studies begin
planning Religion Studies tasks based on the Policy
In each section of the study unit, reference will be made to the relevant articles in the Policy for that
section. Please refer to these articles as you work through the study unit. The Policy can be
accessed on http://www.info.gov.za/otherdocs/2003/religion.pdf website. There is a quick-
reference guide to salient articles in the Policy at the end of the study unit, but it is important that
you study the actual document to get a deeper understanding of the Policy and its underlying
theoretical frameworks.
1 A NOTE ON TERMINOLOGY
An academic activity A religious activity
Religion Education Religious Education
Learning about religion in a broad Study of a religion from within one
inclusive framework. particular religious tradition. Outcomes
The religion component of Life are religious and may include religious
Orientation. activities.
Outcomes are educational and do not
include religious activities.
Religion Studies Religious Instruction
Learning about religion in a broad Study in order to instil or
inclusive framework. strengthen religious commitment to a
The new Grade 10–12 subject Outcomes particular tradition. Outcomes are
are educational and do not include religious religious and will include religious
activities. activities.
