Mosque Pedagogy in Belgium
The aim of this research is to contribute to the research field of Islamic pedagogies by providing empirical insights on the educational strategies used in two different educational settings: Diyanet mosques and mosque-based knowledge centers in Belgium. Previous research has mainly focused on ‘impo...
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| description | The aim of this research is to contribute to the research field of Islamic pedagogies by providing empirical insights on the educational strategies used in two different educational settings: Diyanet mosques and mosque-based knowledge centers in Belgium. Previous research has mainly focused on ‘imported’, ‘cyber’, or ‘intellectual’ imams, but little attention has been paid to newly emerging local authorities which we can describe as <i>‘native’ imams, vaizes</i>, and ‘<i>preaching teachers</i>’. Both authorities are born and raised in Belgium and tend to develop a contextualized pedagogical model to meet the needs of Muslims. The analysis is based on fieldwork notes, classroom observations, and social media research. The findings demonstrate that, although similar teaching strategies are implemented in both settings, they are performed differently. It also demonstrates that education takes place through two reflective pedagogical methods that we term as <i>pedagogy of Muslim Identity</i> and <i>pedagogy of Commitment</i>. In addition, the findings show clearly how both aspects are guided by notions such as rooting, authenticity, and community building. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8216b513dc584e1b97438cb120726a312025-01-24T13:47:12ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442024-12-01161610.3390/rel16010006Mosque Pedagogy in BelgiumBetül Demirkoparan0Department Arabic and Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, BelgiumThe aim of this research is to contribute to the research field of Islamic pedagogies by providing empirical insights on the educational strategies used in two different educational settings: Diyanet mosques and mosque-based knowledge centers in Belgium. Previous research has mainly focused on ‘imported’, ‘cyber’, or ‘intellectual’ imams, but little attention has been paid to newly emerging local authorities which we can describe as <i>‘native’ imams, vaizes</i>, and ‘<i>preaching teachers</i>’. Both authorities are born and raised in Belgium and tend to develop a contextualized pedagogical model to meet the needs of Muslims. The analysis is based on fieldwork notes, classroom observations, and social media research. The findings demonstrate that, although similar teaching strategies are implemented in both settings, they are performed differently. It also demonstrates that education takes place through two reflective pedagogical methods that we term as <i>pedagogy of Muslim Identity</i> and <i>pedagogy of Commitment</i>. In addition, the findings show clearly how both aspects are guided by notions such as rooting, authenticity, and community building.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/1/6mosque educationIslamic pedagogyimamBelgiumDiyanet |
| spellingShingle | Betül Demirkoparan Mosque Pedagogy in Belgium Religions mosque education Islamic pedagogy imam Belgium Diyanet |
| title | Mosque Pedagogy in Belgium |
| title_full | Mosque Pedagogy in Belgium |
| title_fullStr | Mosque Pedagogy in Belgium |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mosque Pedagogy in Belgium |
| title_short | Mosque Pedagogy in Belgium |
| title_sort | mosque pedagogy in belgium |
| topic | mosque education Islamic pedagogy imam Belgium Diyanet |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/1/6 |
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