„Rom und seine Götter“ – Religio(n) als Schnittstelle zwischen altsprachlicher Didaktik und Religionsdidaktik?

Abstract

Within the framework of didactic research on religion(s) as a topic of school education, this article seeks to initiate a systematic dialogue between the disciplines of Latin and religious education.                                                                                                                                        To this end, it first outlines – on the basis of curricular guidelines and other institutional frameworks—the field of religio as it appears in Latin instruction, together with the associated pedagogical competencies, before addressing selected challenges and guiding questions that arise from the conceptual, terminological, and content-related complexity of this thematic domain. Building on this analysis, the dialogue with religious education is subsequently developed by situating the subject within the broader educational context and by sharpening relevant theological perspectives in response to the interdisciplinary issues identified.   Finally, drawing on the insights gained from this dialogue and with reference to the initial research questions, the article examines the didactic and pedagogical potential inherent in an interdisciplinary approach for both subjects. A concluding outlook highlights the specificity of the established impulses and draws attention to emerging interfaces and future areas of inquiry within this discourse.