This study shows that Islamic religious education is positively received by elementary school students, parents, and teachers. Lessons foster acceptance, education, integration, interreligious exchange, and shifts in thinking and behavior. They contribute to the development of religious maturity and help to dismantle prejudices. The study recommends putting the insights gained into practice to maximize their value.

Asligül Aysel, Universität Innsbruck, Austria; Yasar Sarikaya, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Germany.