A Content Analysis on the Curriculums of Alawism Religious Course (Grade 1-4) in Germany

Abstract

Religious Courses in Germany are carried out under the responsibility and control of religious communities. After Alawi Unions Federations of Germany had the right to teach Alawism Religious Course, in different states, curriculum studies have been made. The Courses have been put into practice and they will also be tested in the future. In this article, Curriculum of Alawism Religious Course now in effect has examined in a qualitative way. Curriculums have been evaluated through content analysis. It has been concluded as a result of content analysis that the content taught in Alawism Religious Course includes interpretations and practices that differ from the traditional Understanding of Islamic