Do I need to learn in school, "Fundamentals of religious cultures"?

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RIA Novosti. The course "Fundamentals of religious cultures and secular ethics" from September 1, 2012 will be a compulsory subject for all Russian fourth-graders, said on Monday the head of the Department of Education and Science Elena Nizienko.

Written books, produced benefits have been training teachers. On September 1, 2012 this item will be included in the nominal mode for the fourth-graders - said Nizienko.

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According to her, the choice of modules is fully completed this course in 77 regions of Russia. "Fundamentals of secular ethics" was chosen by 47%of the students, "Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture" - 28.7%, "Fundamentals of the world's religious cultures" - 20.3%, "Foundations of Islamic Culture" - 5.6%, "Foundations of Buddhist Culture" - 1.2%, "Fundamentals of Jewish culture" - 0.1%.

According Nizienko, already prepared for teaching the course 50%of the teachers, the Ministry of Education plans to September 1 will be prepared by all teachers. She also noted that the Ministry of Education does not recommend the schools to evaluate this course, as its goal - education, as it is educational goals.

Teachers can use all the books that are on the federal list - Nizienko said.

She also noted that the fate of the course will be known after the results will be summarized in the fourth grade teaching. "It is possible that this course will be included in the scope of world culture, in the framework of other subjects, or will separate. There are different options that are being discussed, both in content and age, "- said the head of the department. According to her, it is anticipated the development of undergraduate programs for teachers who will teach the basics of religion.

In February, the Russian government approved a plan to introduce to the 2012-2013 school year, the course "Fundamentals of religious cultures and secular ethics" in all educational institutions of the country.

The debate about whether to enter into a secular school compulsory for all students on the subject of religion, conducted since the early 2000s. The point in dispute in July 2009 set by President Dmitry Medvedev. He supported the idea of ​​religious leaders about the teaching of the foundations of religious culture and secular ethics in Russian schools and offered to conduct an experiment in some regions. Held in 21 regions of Russia within two years of the experiment was considered successful, and will introduce a new course is now across the country.

A choice of courses on the basics of traditional Russian religions - Orthodoxy, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism. In addition, there is a "module that introduces all the religious blocs," and the basis of secular ethics.

But the most interesting, is of course the vote: of -52%4518 votes opposed.