Pedagogical aspect of the formation of critical thinking in students of philosophy and theology

The purpose of the article is to reveal and form pedagogical tools for development critical thinking students who study philosophy theology. Alternative variants existing in pedagogy are considered wider analysis subject. Critical from point view, but focused addressed more teaching philosophical theological subjects. emphasizes not just ability receive information also critically evaluate it, comprehend practically apply. Students can get consider various points draw conclusions about its value accuracy. For these purposes, first part contains model American teacher Robert H. Ennis, which he suggests some phases learning, namely care that views decisions justified, be able introduce your own position others, respect opinions dignity. introduces considers a prominent psychologist Diane Halpern, developing program USA introducing her she thinks habit think no less important than think. describes following qualities person: readiness planning, flexibility, persistence, correcting mistakes, awareness, search compromise solutions.This work presents technology called “Critical Thinking Development” designed by International Reading Association University Northern Iowa colleges Hobard William Smith. authors Charles Temple, Ginny Steele, Kurt Meredith. peculiarity this presented idea “three challenge” last out what thinking. author refers works on Dr. David J. Klooster.