Religious education: fit for present and future? The role of Religion in the formation of young generations at the European Schools.
This event, organized by COMECE, the religious authorities responsible for religion at the European Schools, and the Chapel for Europe, aims to foster a discussion on the role of Religious education today in the special setting of the European Schools. In light of the current reforms proposed for this subject, the event aims to highlight the importance of Religion for young people today by gathering input from the entire educational community, including learners, teachers, parents, and experts.
Keynote speech
Dr. h.c. Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission’s Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life
Panel discussion
Prof. Geoffrey Legrand, Doctor in Theology and Lecturer at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, UCLouvain
Domitilla Savoia, pupil
Prof. Konstantinos Kenanidis, teacher of Orthodox Religion at the European Schools
Dr Christian Behrmann, Chair of the Association of Protestant Parents of the European Schools of Brussels
Moderation by Emilio Dogliani, COMECE Policy Adviser for Education, Culture, Youth and Social Affairs.
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4 June 2025, 19:30-21:00 CEST at the Chapel for Europe, Rue Van Maerlant 22, 1040 Brussels.