O ENSINO RELIGIOSO COMO MEIO DE FOMENTO À CULTURA DE PAZ NAS ESCOLAS E SUA CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA A SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA

Abstract

Given the increasing number of episodes of violence in educational institutions in Brazil, the promotion of a Culture of Peace in schools has become an urgent need. In this context, this paper proposes a reflection on Religious Education as a pedagogical tool capable of contributing to the pacification of school environments and, consequently, to Public Safety. Thus, the objective of this research is to analyze how Religious Education can foster the Culture of Peace in schools and support the work of the agents of the Municipal Guard of Vila Velha/ES in their pacification function, in partnership with the Department of Education. The methodology adopted consists of field research with semi-structured interviews with teachers and students from the municipal school system, in order to capture perceptions and experiences about violence in schools and the role of Religious Education in this scenario. The qualitative analysis of the data will be complemented by a theoretical review of the concepts of violence, Culture of Peace and legal foundations of Religious Education. The expected results indicate that Religious Education, when worked in a plural, ethical and critical way, can be a significant tool for promoting dialogue, tolerance and peaceful resolution of conflicts, contributing to the construction of safer and more inclusive school environments. The work also proposes a practical guide aimed at security professionals who work in school units, reinforcing the importance of integration between the Education and Public Security sectors in the search for a more just and peaceful society.