Dr. Monya El Alami is a Tunisian academic specializing in religious education and critical thinking. In her intervention titled « Re-thinking Religious Education, » she discusses the importance of integrating critical thinking into religious education curricula to foster deep understanding and independent thought among students. Dr. El Alami emphasizes the need to encourage students to analyze and evaluate religious concepts critically, thereby developing skills for independent thinking and informed decision-making. She also highlights the significance of creating an educational environment that promotes open dialogue and critical thought, enhancing students’ ability to comprehend and interpret religious texts in diverse and profound ways.
For more details, you can watch the full intervention here: