The Relationship between Religious Education and Health Education in Zambia

Academic Paper from the year 2023 in the subject Pedagogy - School System, Educational and School Politics, Kwame Nkrumah University, language: English, abstract: Zambia is a country where religion plays a significant role in people's lives, and health education is becoming increasingly important. This study examines the relationship between religious education and health education in Zambia. It provides an overview of religious and health education in Zambia, explores the role of religion in promoting health and wellbeing, and discusses the potential benefits and challenges of integrating religious and health education in schools. The review draws on a range of literature sources, including academic articles, reports, and government documents. The findings suggest that while religious education can provide a strong foundation for promoting healthy lifestyles and practices, there are also potential risks associated with relying solely on religious teachings for health education. Therefore, a more integrated approach that combines both religious and health education is recommended.

Owen Mulima is a lecturer in Religious Studies Education (RSE) at Kwame Nkrumah University in Zambia, Southern Africa. He is a member of the Religious Education Consultative Group (RELCG) in Zambia. He is also an AuthorAid Mentor with Orcid, id: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2105-4038. Owen has taught a number of courses in Philosophy of Religion, Psychology of Religion. Teaching Methods and other Religious Studies courses. His research and publication interests include Information Communication Technology, Religion and Teaching Methods.