Catholic Education and the Challenge of Religious Pluralism: The Private Catholic High School Saint Luc in Burkina Faso

Authors

Alexandre Bingo, Saint Luke School of BanforaFollow

DOI

10.32436/2475-6423.1098

Abstract

How can a Catholic school carry out this mission in a context of religious pluralism? In Burkina Faso where the literacy rate is quite low, Catholic education is popular, including among non-Catholics. Catholic schools welcome students from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, including many Muslim students. The Catholic high school Saint Luke of Banfora clearly affirms its Christian identity, but it also promotes inter-religious dialogue. This articles explains how in practice the school promotes respect for each other's faith.

Recommended Citation

Bingo, Alexandre (2022) "Catholic Education and the Challenge of Religious Pluralism: The Private Catholic High School Saint Luc in Burkina Faso," Journal of Global Catholicism: Vol. 6: Iss. 2, Article 3. p.16-43.
DOI: 10.32436/2475-6423.1098
Available at: https://crossworks.holycross.edu/jgc/vol6/iss2/3