site.btaIntroducing Religion Subject in School Regular Curriculum Approved by 57% of Participants in Survey

A total of 57% of participants in a survey by the Trend agency approved of introducing a religion subject as part of the regular curriculum in schools. Slightly more than a quarter, 26%, were against. Approval was lower than average among the youngest and higher among people over 70.

The data was collected as part of a nationally representative survey by Trend commissioned by 24 Chasa, dedicated to attitudes towards studying religion in school. The survey was conducted between March 10 and 16, 2025. through a direct semi-standardized face-to-face interview among 1,020 people aged over 18.

The idea of ​​the subject being tailored to the students' faith (for example, Orthodox Christians studying Orthodoxy, Catholics studying Catholicism, and Muslims studying Islam) is perceived more nuancedly - 44% supported it to some extent, while 38% were against it, Trend agency commented.

Six out of 10 people are of the opinion that religious education can contribute to the development of moral values ​​in students. This is stated more often than average by women and respondents over 60. Nearly a quarter, 23%, were of the opposite position, and this is most pronounced among people under 30, Trend added.