SEARCH FOR TEACHING RELIGION IN SCHOOLS OF KYRGYZSTAN

Abstract

In this article, the search for religious education in schools in Kyrgyzstan is analyzed. With the independence of Kyrgyzstan, it is aimed to teach religious and moral values in general education. In this context, in the first years, religious and moral values were taught in some schools under the name of “Iyman lesson” according to their own initiative. However, afterwards, it was officially declared that the “Iyman course” was a moral lesson, and it was stated that the religious subjects in the curriculum of the course are a part of the society culture. After the official announcement that Iyman was a moral lesson, the demand and search for religion lessons in schools continued. In 2016, the “History of Religious Culture” course was taught with trials. Later, the standards of the course were presented to the public. It is envisaged that the course will be taught in all schools in next year.