The Sacred and the Profane: Understanding Hierophanies in Religious Experience
The Scope of the Sacred and the Profane
The observer of religious experience will notice two vital areas in which the religious subject moves differently: the world of ordinary life and the world apart, defined by objects and symbols of religious life.
- In the first, the subject moves spontaneously.
- In the second, with a sense of amazement. To designate this second field of religion, we use the term “sacred.”
Speaking of the sacred, we do not refer to a reality different from the profane. The natural
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Topic 4: The Peculiarity of Content in Religious Education
Concept of Content
The content of education has undergone major changes. Traditionally, it was identified with conceptual and cognitive learning. However, educational reform has introduced a new approach where content encompasses everything that is the subject of learning, moving beyond a sole focus on cognitive data. For education to be integral, it is also crucial to learn procedures and values. Therefore, content can be understood as encompassing
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ITEM 11: Pastoral Education in Schools
What is Pastoral Education?
Pastoral Education encompasses all the Church’s evangelizing activities related to education. It extends to all areas where evangelization and salvation are relevant.
The School as a Field of Pastoral Action
Schools, like other social institutions, are important areas for pastoral ministry. This includes not only Catholic schools but also public schools where the Church’s presence is requested due to its evangelizing mission.
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The Scope of the Sacred and the Profane
One obvious observation about religious experience is the distinct way religious subjects navigate two vital areas: the ordinary world and the world apart, defined by religious life’s people, objects, and symbols.
In the ordinary world, the subject moves spontaneously.
In the second, a sense of awe prevails. This second realm of religion is often termed the sacred. This doesn’t imply a reality separate from the profane; the natural world remains the same. Instead,