Islamic Religious Education and Citizenship Education: Their Relationship According to Practitioners of Primary Islamic Religious Education in The Netherlands

This article discusses how practitioners of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) in Dutch primary schools look at the relationship between IRE and citizenship education (CE). To what extent do they believe it is possible desirable for to contribute CE? What would an integration CE like, where see potential tensions In two extensive focus group discussions, with identity coordinators experienced teachers, relationships four dimensions, namely, identity, legal status, participation, rights, were discussed. Qualitative content analysis these discussions reveals that possible, but varying degrees based on level different dimensions. The also depends interpretations key concepts. found face similar challenges seeking achieve integration: both struggle exclusive Islam citizenship.