SNEA Duhat St.

, Golden Acres, Almanza, Las Pinas City, Metro Manila, Las Piñas

RELIG - ED: ITS IMPORTANCE WITHIN

THE EDUCATION OF FILIPINO
STUDENTS
Submitted by: DEINA ALETHEA M. MIGUEL

Submitted to: Ms
ANN E. FELIPE
VALUES ED 101 teacher
SY 2024-2025

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS.

STARTING POINT: CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study ( p. 1 - 2 )
B. Statement of the problem ( p. 2 )
C. Objectives ….. ( p. 2 )
D. Significance of the study ( p. 3 )
E. Hypothesis ( p. 3 )
F. Scope and Limit ( p. 3 )
G. DOT ( p. 4 )

CHAPTER 2: RELIGIOUS CONTEXT

Review of Literature ( p. 5 - 8 )
Conceptual Framework ( p. 8 )

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
Research ( p. 9 )
The Respondents of the Study (p. 9 )
Research Instruments ( p. 9 - 10 )
Tally breakdown ( p. 10 - 14 )
Pie chart ( p. 14 )

CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION , ANALYSIS , AND

INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Introduction / summary ( p. 15 )
Compare and contrast ( p. 15 - 16 )
Recommendations ( p. 17 - 18 )

CHAPTER 5: RRL INFLUENCE IN DATA

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
A. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY.
Religion is a tradition that many generations have learned through the text
of the old, a guide for a chain link of families and students to base on its
entirety. Of course, it puts the course of following the omnipotent god/s as
our exact way of life, and the security it brings to everyday values is as
certain as it is.

The likeness of Religion can always be put into imagery. The outline of
religion could be seen as branches attached to a tree bark – Many religions
vary from the dominant ones by favor, down to religions that have been
made through the reference of certain people's views.

The influence of religion brings accounts of Negative and positive taste.

There are broad topics that can be seen through the conduct of religious
followers, considering the concept that religion stems deeper than what
people see, through the likeness of therapy. ( Jindra, Ines & Lee, Justin,
2021). It gives further insight into the introduction of the objectification of
faith and how it holds power over many lives. The first length of it is a
human referral to what has always been told through ancestors and
descendants alike. Theology tackles itself into bigger subjects, such as
social behaviors and how it furthermore pressures community unification. (
Kimani, Seth, 2024). This can also directly procure certain cultural
practices, and even dabbling into the senses of the study of stars and our
counting of days. To delve deeper, religion can easily be traced to even our
specific origins.

There are far more personal accounts of religious talk within the circle of
our socialization in international credentials. It is also a value setter
between parents and their relationship with their sons and daughters.

Religion puts itself as the footnote of education. A usual, educated child

would recognize the holy book of their selected religion in the hands of a
family. It is an objective to have religion paired with education. As one
puts it into words – “ I thought perhaps it should be recognized that
religious people, including fundamentalists, are quite intelligent, many of
them are highly educated, and they should be treated with complete
respect. “ (E.O. Wilson, Author. )

Between Filipinos, this is also a case through the colonization of the

Spanish for 333 years. To focus on Christian / Catholic ministries, teaching

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the way of Christ is of absolute necessity. Subjects such as Values and
Christian living experience ( CLE ) may tap into the lessons of discipline,e
with reverence put into the mix. Through such long-span lessons of the
Spanish folk being obediently followed by next-generation Filipinos, the
influx of religious texts in the curriculum presses into the educational value
of Filipinos. And thus, the following generations view Christianity as the
center of their moral code. It is conducted as a guide to what you should
believe and prioritize regarding your beliefs. Through the reference to
Christianity, Filipinos are pulled into the ten commandments of the lord,
which are the laws of the lord, and the laws of man. Conditions were built
for the human race to foster their moralities, developing what they find
good and bad, and establishing principles that people would pass down
through their generations, literature in the bible being passed down orally,
or through the written works that portray the days of Christ, learned
through Philippine education.

Regards to Religion in a Philippine aspect, the focus has been put on

Roman catholic religiousness. It will be a standpoint reference as the local
point of this research, furthermore.

B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The problem this study will tackle is that religion, being a standard for our
contemporary curriculum, still holds no meaning to some students. They
deem Religious texts as just values that are only necessitated by correcting
their disciplinary actions. But in fact, Religion pales in comparison with just
being an “ ESP topic.” Religion plays a big role in our history and learning.
No matter if it is objectively academic or not, you cannot consider
enlightened English as mere written works; it can be considered a strong
moral code for students and educators alike. In simpler handiwork: “ How
do Filipino Junior high school students see the importance of
religion up to now? “

C. OBJECTIVES
This study aims to have a solid foundation about the influence of religion in
our contemporary curriculum, of the statement that religion plays a large
role in the education of Filipino students as a whole, and how it is shaped
to be the education that educators have sought for so many years.
The research will prove itself with the following objectives :
1. See what the influence of Religion plays in the daily lives of students
and teachers.
2. Show a bird's eye view of the history of religion and education being
fused as a collective education.

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 3. How to discern one’s approach to the narrative of Religion's influence
in their educational lives.

D. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

In this research, it will be catering to the following portions of certain
groups of people:
- TEACHERS: This study concerns education. Most Educators, such as
teachers, may find the material a sense of a guide given the certain
influences religion provokes in the curriculum and the people who
participate in it.
- RESEARCHERS: This study can be a standby reference for future
researchers who are willing to participate in the significance of
layout, examples, and a guide on where to start and where to end. It
can also be a reference for further topics involving education or
Religious influences.
- STUDENTS: Acting as a resourceful reading article for students to
find more exploration of the topic of religion mingling with the
standard books of literature they learn through, and an entertaining
standpoint within the pivoting community of putting Religion as a
new standard in their corresponding learning systems.

E. HYPOTHESIS
The hypothesis states that Religious texts are still seen as a
profound influence and foundation in present-day Philippine
education, therefore gaining their importance in youth. This
research will provide points through percentages and further likenesses.

F. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

- Scope: This study focuses on the stable platform of religion merging
with education as a whole, and the differing opinions and
experiences certain students have kept in mind through their
curriculum. With justification, I will strengthen these experiences
and show the focus of religion and how it impacts moral values
within the field. This will be held in the field of high schoolers ( Gr. 7
- 9 students ) within the SNEA.
- Limitations: This study is also limited to a certain space that does
not involve other educational establishments aside from the indicated
requirements. Even if the researcher aims to prove their written
observation, it is only a keen perspective within the specific school
chosen.

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G. DEFINITION OF TERMS

RELIGION: It is the system of belief that a specific number of people

bring forth their connection/relationships with the divine, and spiritual life
that they believe could have beneficial practices for the betterment of their
kin. It is to be put as a hive mind that has its collective approach.

INFLUENCE: Influence is the abundance of a certain likeness that can

affect key factors in people's behaviors and decision-making. This shows
the amount of impact a notion could have in putting standards, opinions,
etc.

IMPLEMENTATION: It is to adapt and foster a certain decision that is

collectively agreed on in a specific field. It is to put action in a widely
recommended approach towards a certain goal that could improve
performance within a people's body project.

EDUCATION: The experience that all students of young students will go

through to obtain a variety of learning within a selected field, or as a
mandatory requirement. Education has supported basic standards and
behavior, as it is taught as early as 5 in the Philippines, but it could also
be earlier, which is 3 years old.

VALUES: A high regard or standard for certain things that people

prioritize in a moral code. They are seen to be beneficial for many,
supporting decision-making from a heightened perspective. Values are
principles that people would heed in order for society to have likable
aspects within its behaviors.

APPROACH: The understanding and digestion of information.

Standing on a certain concept that can be justified with the
knowledge of a certain person who is obliged to critically think about
topics that may or may not be new to them.

IMPORTANCE: An emphasis on what is insisted on being seen. A

keynote that can be taken in a sense of obligation. Bringing a bold
claim that can be proven rhetorically.

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 CHAPTER 2: RELIGIOUS CONTEXT
A. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Religion has often played a part in the literature of our history, and it is
already prevalent across the globe. There are several ways to digest it –
bit by bit, to see the complete vision of religious education. It is, by
meaning, a reference to the lessons and discoveries through the lead of
religion. There are several measures of this specific education, subjecting
religion along with it, such as a collection of topics with literature as
reference and content.

‘According to Chara Scroope (2017), there are several Christians in the

Philippines. A domineering 92.5%. It is a factual mentality in the
Philippines to be Christian by default. In specifics, most that make up the
percentage are Roman Catholic, followed by other religions under
Christianity such as evangelical Christianity, and Iglesia ni Cristo. The
Philippines has the reputation of having the most of base of Christianity,
setting the Philippines apart from the other Asian countries that had other
dominant religions. This shows the importance of Religious education,
( specifically Christian imbursed readings and lessons) – in the generations
of Filipinos, implemented easily by the telltale teachings of the bible, that
started with just the influential intake of Spaniards.

It is heard of the confident sections of religion within the intake of “ rules “

evenly established between these similar yet separated divisions, which
either share similarities or push differences thoroughly. Aside from the
percentages of religions having it’s own presence through sliced

God and man have always been birds of a feather. It is always a state of
fact that Religion mixed with politics is a slightly tipping scale to abide by.
It is written in Article 2, Section 6 of the Constitution ( 1987 Philippine
Constitution ) that the separation of church and state is inviolable. By
meaning, it is to give respect and accordance to any kind of religion under
the sovereignty of law. There is also a follow-up law, with the words: No
law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious
profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever

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be allowed. No religious test shall be required to exercise civil or political
rights. It meant well with the likeness of religion not being put as a
standard, but neither will it be jeopardized under the impression of
ordinance. (2)

Connected from the laws pushed through under the hand of government,
In Re-Configuring Our Social Imaginary: A Rightful Place for “ God
Talk “ in the Filipino Public Sphere by Romel Regalado Bagares, the
paper provides a delve into the relationship between God and the law by
the grace of the separation of church and state. The written work
expresses the relationship between the rule of God and the rule of law. He
provides the context through digestible information with a dash of the
government. It also carries the factuality of the words of The Culture of
Disbelief (BasicBooks,1993) by Prof Stephen L. Carter, subjecting that faith
pushed into private spheres ( by the means of keeping the concept of faith
from where it stands in the public) is not Faith at all. Faith is subjectively
important to self-identity. Therefore, the constitution must uphold the
standard of respecting religion and the name of the god/s under the name
of the law.

Paired with this, a paper titled Religion and the Secular State:
National Report for the Philippines by Raul C. Pangalangan, there are
times when religion can easily influence the process against the
government. For reference, Manila archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin was a
key figure in the astonishing “ people power “ uprising during the year
1986, clearing the way for the expulsion of President Ferdinand Marcos,
and then later President Joseph Estrada in the year 2001. It shows an
impressive feat of how the role of the Roman Catholic clergy can turn
around tides in the world of government.

It is inevitable for someone to debate the questions that would state if the
understanding of religion is well-versed with the understanding of the law.
But you can see that it brings the influence of religion to greater peaks, as
Filipinos value this understanding of the way of God, putting it on the
pedestal where the ordinance also sits. And it might as well carry that
notation throughout our lives.

The article, Religion in the Philippines by Ricardo G. Abad, shows the

recollections of a survey made by the International Social Survey
Programme, it is an annual survey program that asked 25 countries in
total. He then gained access to what the Philippines has to offer in this
survey. He also related the 1991 survey to provide more speculation on his
study, comparing what was answered. He gives insight into the paralleled
answers and shows invigorating detail about what has been written under

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the name of religion. These comparisons show the decline or increase of
religious aspects within Filipino families.

These insights highlight what the past and future hold for people who are
in touch with religiosity as a means of being loyal to what they believe in.
They introduce change and differences between one another under the
name of religion.

In a journal entry by Makoto Ichikawa, The Establishment and

Development of Religious Instruction in Public Schools in the
Philippines, There is certain information about how Religious instruction
has undergone fruition. The implementation of this standard education
started within the regime of the USA, bringing the concept of Religious
instruction into the hands of the Filipinos. There were some difficulties by
the 1950s. Still, President Quirino pushed forward the cause, with an
Administration order that could be taught both inside the school timetable
and outside of it, bringing the priority of religious study in the waking hours
of students in the Philippines. In the 1950s, as well, it showed the demand
for Catechism in the curriculum of education due to the fear of Juvenile
delinquency / bad behavior, and the threats of the communist party,
Hukbalahap. This rebellion emerged between 1946 and 1954. It was
stopped under the hand of President Ramon Magsaysay.

In the United States, Suzanne Rosenblith's paper, Religion in Schools in

the United States, provides a complete rundown of the relationship
between public education and the high stakes it brings under the name of
religious instruction. It covers the legal, historical, and curricular sections
that explore this connection between religion and the scrutiny of religious
education. It gives a sense of clarity on how these links work, it’s mostly
giving way to how you will understand religious education from the bird’s
eye view of the domain of the United States of America. As you delve
deeper into the multiple articles, it has, you will see more in-depth
justifications, such as detailed seminal court cases that push the narrative
within religious education through full throttle, and other such issues as
deepened aspects of the curricular side, and more plays between inclusivity
of religious perspective within different schools.

The study could be put to the admission that religious education has its
common consensus in the sense of being a weirdly enacted practice that
many schools uphold as just an obligatory mess of strained values. Even if
it is deemed important for moral judgment, Most schools or even
administrations holding religious education ( especially in English-speaking
countries, not usually in the Philippines) cannot handle it efficiently.

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The written work titled Does Religious Education Work? Is a written
book that is done under the hands of multiple authors. It is a
multidimensional investigation that can be seen as efficiently done,
discovering the well-put intricacies that religious education has offered. It
has a full selection of cons and pros between the justifications of Religious
education. - Examples could show the moral ambiguity it brings to
students. As a good read as it is, it concluded that it does indeed work. But
to work through it, there are several considerations about how a teacher
does it in the framework of students.

B. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

The
Understanding
of the student

Learning Seeing the

religious importance and
education belief of a
student in relig -

Enviroment of
the student

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
A starting point for gaining substantial data to further enforce the thesis
statement. It includes the total process of collecting the needed
information for the choice, and helps the initialization of analysis that could
help the purpose of the thesis. The survey method is chosen to enact the
collectivity of chosen answers, as the primary choices are placed as YES
and NO, but other choices may appear subsequently due to vague answers
given and taken into account.

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RESEARCH DESIGN
This research is a survey that pushes through quantitative research by its
larger nature, to determine the means between the research questions
numerically. However, this research also gains insights for reasoning of
choice, bringing itself in as a qualitative research partially. Eager to support
claims, the thesis research will be seen as an equal analysis in both
spectrums of religious education support and other opinions that can be
taken into proper consideration.

Quantitative research is a numerical-based analysis that can be done using

specific percentages collected from data. It uses the expression of quantity,
giving weight to the answers that are selected under the scrutiny of the
respondent.

THE RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY

The respondents are selected students in Grades 8 - 9 in the school of
SNEA, Sto Nino de Eucharistia Academy ( SY: 2024 - 2025 ). By this, the
total respondents needed is 15. However, the researcher only managed to
garner the attention of ten respondents, as the others had not claimed to
have taken the assigned survey. But although there are insufficient
respondents, ten students can be enough to make a sufficient amount of
data despite the obstacle given. All these students are aged 14-16, seen as
Junior High School students in the establishment.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
The objective of the quantitative and subjective research is to see the
number of supporters that Filipino students in contemporary times still hold
solid roots with religion as a curriculum. On this basis, the researcher has
selected the choice of a survey, which will give a total of 15 questions for a
standardized number of students, and collect numerical values to find the
answer to the question. These questions are straightforward and designed
to make the students answer efficiently without harboring any difficulties.

All data collected are to be seen after this section, each percentage
assigned to the amount of answers taken into account through the survey
answered by the said respondents. Each will be given a heavy weight to
gain the importance of each answer to the objective and purpose of this
research.

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 TALLY BOARD
STUDENTS
GRADE AND SECTION TOTAL
GRADE 8 - ST. Sealtiel 4
GRADE 9 - ST. Raphael 5
GRADE 9 - ST. Barachiel 2
TOTAL RESPONDENTS: 11

TABLE A (QUESTION 1):

RESULT PIECHART
AGREE 100% 6.67%
DISAGREE
OTHER

OBSERVATION: All eleven respondents have taken the liberty to have

AGREE/YES as their answer. This shows their insight in enjoying religious
education. All respondents found religious education as a foundation of
religious exploration, morality, and lessons for daily life.

TABLE B (QUESTION 2 )
AGREE 100% 6.67%
DISAGREE
OTHER

OBSERVATION: All eleven respondents collectively have AGREE/YES as

their answer. They see Religious education as a foundation for finding and
knowing valuable life lessons, as they take it into account in their lives.

TABLE C (QUESTION 3 )
AGREE .82% 5.45%`
DISAGREE .09% .61%
OTHER .09% .61%

OBSERVATION: 9 OUT OF 11 students selected YES for the question.

However, others DISAGREED with the question, being only 1 OUT OF
11, with the comment of having gained religious education at elementary,

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but not the elements of theology in later grades, like theology. 1 OUT OF
11 also selected MAYBE ( OTHER ), with the notion that they had not
taken religious education when they were elementary, and had smaller
chances in later years.

TABLE D (QUESTION 4 )
AGREE .91% 6.06
DISAGREE
OTHER .09% .61%

OBSERVATION: In this table, 10 OUT OF 11 students answered YES to

the question, with claims that lessons from Religious education have
improved their view of respect, honesty, problem solving, and knowing
more about God as a whole. 1 OUT OF 11 selected OTHERS, through the
answer of their view, DEPENDS on the verses that you would relate to
life.

TABLE E (QUESTION 5 )
AGREE .82% 5.45%
DISAGREE
OTHER .18% 1.22%

OBSERVATION: 9 OUT OF 11 students have selected YES, finding the

exploration of religion comfortable in conversations. However, 2 OUT OF
11 selected others by saying their comfortability is situational.

TABLE F (QUESTION 6 )
AGREE 100% 6.67%
DISAGREE
OTHER

OBSERVATION: ALL STUDENTS have agreed to the question,

emphasizing that Religious education had caught the students’ interests.
This can influence the choice of viewing it as important or not.

TABLE G (QUESTION 7 )
AGREE .91% 6.06%
DISAGREE .09% .61%
OTHER

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OBSERVATION: 10 OUT OF 11 consider themselves as religious.
However, 1 does not find themselves as religious due to their leniency of
how they worship god.

TABLE H (QUESTION 8 )
AGREE .73% 4.85%
DISAGREE .18% 1.82%
OTHER

OBSERVATION: 8 OUT OF 11 students have religious households. But 2

OUT 11 OF STUDENTS do not have religious family households, claiming
that they have more lenient parents, and also had learned more like
respect, kindness, and honesty.

TABLE I (QUESTION 9 )
AGREE 100% 6.67%
DISAGREE
OTHER

OBSERVATION: ALL STUDENTS agreed to the question. All claims

support the fact that religious practice is proven to be healthy. As it is
healthy, Religious education may also have this influence on others as well.

TABLE J (QUESTION 10 )
AGREE .91% 6.06%
DISAGREE
OTHER .09% .61%

OBSERVATION: 10 OUT OF 11 students selected to AGREE with the

notion of seeing moral values in ambiguous morality. But there is also 1
who says that it is also by situational aspect in their point of view.

TABLE K (QUESTION 11 )
AGREE .91% 6.06%
DISAGREE
OTHER .09% .61%

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OBSERVATION: 10 OUT OF 11 students selected AGREE. However,
another 1 OUT OF 11 was selected on an unsure basis. The student from
Grade 9 specifically has an opinion that it truly DEPENDS on their favored
religion.

TABLE L (QUESTION 12 )
AGREE 100% 6.67%
DISAGREE
OTHER

OBSERVATION: ALL are agreeing upon the offer of having a religious

curriculum implemented into schools. However, they all clarify numerous
factors, like how they want to see numerous religions focused, not just
one, and will cater to such different beliefs.

TABLE M (QUESTION 13 )
AGREE .73% 4.85%
DISAGREE .09% .61%
OTHER .18% 1.22%

OBSERVATION: 8 OUT OF 11 students have learned many things from

Theology. A Grade 8 - St. Sealtiel student has referenced some of the
religious texts, such as “ Never hold a grudge “, and “ God is good, all the
time. 1 OUT OF 11 simply has forgotten the lessons, and 2 OUT OF 11
were indefinite in familiarizing the subject, following a small relation to
thinking there is a part of the life of Jesus not told in the bible.

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TABLE N (QUESTION 14 )

AGREE .82% 5.45%

DISAGREE
OTHER .18% 1.22%
OBSERVATION: 9 OUT OF 11 has selected to AGREE with the question
straightforwardly. However, TWO OUT OF 10 were not sure, giving a start
of opinion that it simply depends on which Religious text is to be specified.
TABLE O (QUESTION 15 )
AGREE 100% 6.67%
DISAGREE
OTHER
OBSERVATION: ALL STUDENTS have agreed to the question, Placing
Religious Education as a big influence in the curriculum with its enduring
importance. To them, Theology as a whole explores the wonders of
Religion, and how to praise God in multitudes of ways, and how to apply it
to our daily lives.

PIECHART VISUAL

NOTE: all numbers next to the choices refer to the questions.

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CHAPTER 4: Presentation, analysis, and
interpretation of data
INTRODUCTION

The researcher has digested that religion still demonstrates profound

influence in present-day Philippine education and importance among junior
high students. The survey data shows an overwhelming amount of support
for religious education and the benefits for each student, pointing to a
strong religious influence overall. All participants reported gaining insight
and life lessons from religious education, enjoying and taking interest in
the subject matter, and overall viewing religion to be healthy.

Most participants report religious studying improving their views of subjects

such as respect, honesty, problem-solving, and God as a whole. Most
students in the study reported being in a familial household. The
information collected from this study reveals widespread religious influence
from generation to generation; there is a high correlation between strong
Philippine religious education, the high numbers of familial households, and
having a positive outlook on religion present through the sample.

In short, The hypothesis that Religious texts are still seen as a

profound influence and foundation in present-day Philippine
education, therefore gaining their importance in youth — can be
seen clearly within the datum collected.

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

From what is seen, They all have the same connection of agreeing
with the application of Religious education. However, as stated from
the summary above, their reasoning may linger around with the validation
of Situation - based opinion, and how it is suitable for their liking. Such as
they have different households — according to Q8 : Were you raised in a
religious household? If so, what type of household do you
experience? — many have agreed that they are religious by the means
of practice and having stricter moral code abiding by the bible. However,
other students have specifically said their Household is more lenient,
finding their family not religious book by book, up to the point they find it
unnecessary to count them as religious.

And they have different understandings of the given questions. As

observed, The questionnaire has been answered straightforwardly and up
to only the point of yes or no by some Grade 8 St. Sealtiel, not given

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any specific reasoning and by only what is asked for. However, the Grade
9 Raphael - Barachiel has given way more insight for their opinions,
giving more subjective feedback as they can write their reasoning down as
it is because of the level of education they have. But all understanding and
answers are always given importance to the research.

The most Opinionated question was Q13: Do you remember the most
you have learned in religious lectures? cite examples. — with a ratio
of 8:1:2 . This shows the different standing of the students as well, with
the notion that they may or may not remember the lectures. But it also
shows their similarity of recognizing religious texts even if they do not
necessarily remember them word by word.

Age, education, and interest can be big factors in the answers of the
datum. And by that, the contrasting states of answers can be dependent
on such variables.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Research into this subject should further explore the influences around
Philippine religion. While this study got further perspective through the
sample of junior high students at Santo Nino De Eucharistia Academy, the
overall population of students cannot be fully accounted for. Other age
groups should also be considered for further research to see how a
person’s perspective changes as they get older and to see if Philippine
religious education holds influence into adulthood.

Potential influences among students should be investigated in further

studies to find what outside factors support or conflict with the goals of
religious education. The below are given examples.

1) Consideration on the Environment of the Education offered.

For the reflection on such an educational field, A book and reference –

Conroy, James C. Does Religious Education Work?: A Multi-
Dimensional Investigation. Bloomsbury, 2015. a splendid book that
delves into the depths of Theology. Such data in this research can also be
supported in the hefty paragraphs placed on the book. Through a wide
reading, the author implied that Religious education may play an important
role in the influence of discovery in the means of Theology. And also
suggested, if Theology were to be treated with educational integrity and
careful passion, Students alike will realize its importance. As Theology is
suggested to be the process of discovering your belief and faith, not out of
mere obligation.

This book will enhance the exploration of religious education and the
influences it portrays on students by the factor of Environment granted
with the additional opinion of students regarding the subject. It is of similar
subject with this research.

2) In-depth thought on the connection between other fields

and Religion.

A good reflection of this recommendation is Re-Configuring Our Social

Imaginary: A Rightful Place for “ God Talk “ in the Filipino Public
Sphere by Romel Regalado Bagares. This shows the relationship
between religion and law. It can be interchangeable with the connection
of secularity and state law, the law of man and the law of god. It
configures the moral standpoint depending on what is said in the bible and
uses it as a primary reference for other rulings under justified leadership.

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It is still an equivocate of knowing the influence of the law of god with
politics as a whole. To advocate about this connection can be a
recommendation for further thought.

3) Be well - versed in other religions and willing to learn.

Even if this research focuses on the likeness of Roman catholicism, there

are other religions that can be under the impression of Religious education,
or best known as Theology — the study of Divinity in the means of
practice, history, belief, and contexts surrounding the field.

It is taken as an important note in the research recommendation as it is

shown by Question 12 : “ Should religious education be implemented into
schools? “ that the students eached voiced the importance of remembering
that there is not one religion, but there are several. It is of good
knowledge to be open minded to more open doors towards the world of
studying Religion.

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