The qualification of teachers for Islamic religious education at grammar schools in Baden-Württemberg takes place in central dimensions that are relevant in all three training stages presented above (foundation, deepening, specialisation) and for which reflection takes place within the framework of the focal points presented in each case:
a) The theological dimension: Knowing and reflecting on Islam
The students deal with the religious texts, the developments in the history of ideas, the key theological questions, the cultural-spatial contexts, the spiritual dimension and the ethics of Islam in a historical and contemporary perspective. In addition, classical and modern theological schools of thought as well as contemporary religious cultures are reflected upon.
The following four dimensions are the main focus of the Chair of Islamic Religious Education:
b) The pedagogical dimension: teaching Islam
The students deal with the school and social situation of muslim pupils, with general questions of religious education, upbringing and socialisation, with theories of religious education and didactic models. Theological and pedagogical challenges are reflected upon.
c) The political dimension:
The students deal with the guiding principles of the „"educational mandate of the school" in Baden-Württemberg. They reflect on the socio-political mandate for Islamic religious education within the framework of the free and constitutional basic order, which should enable pupils of Muslim faith to position themselves in a self-responsible manner in questions of religion and faith, to reflect on and strengthen their identity and to feel at home in German society.
d) The research dimension
The students deal with research questions regarding religious teaching and educational processes. In the course of methods and research seminars, they are given the opportunity to engage with empirical research and develop research designs.
e) The interreligious dimension:
As part of the project „Interreligious Encounter Learning“, the students work out topics from the perspective of different religions in cooperation with the University of Education Heidelberg and concretise them in interreligious exchange. The project focuses on the methodology of encounter learning. Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, Muslim and Alevi students, as well as students of ethics, take part in this project.
The students have the opportunity to take part in interreligious seminars jointly organised by the chairs of Protestant, Catholic and Islamic religious education. They deal with the interreligious elements of their own religion in dialogue with the other religions.