| Summary: | This study examines how an analysis of lyrics can be used as a didactic tool when teaching religion at upper secondary school and some pros and cons that may arise. Because this study considers and analyses the experiences and reflections from both teachers and students, qualitative interviews were conducted with five teachers and six students. The result of the study shows that using lyric analysis as a didactic tool in religious studies is a somewhat unexplored field among teachers in northern Sweden. The interviewed teachers and students have positive attitudes towards lyric analysis in religious education. There are some negative aspects that can be seen, for example teachers’ knowledge about music. However, there seems to be more advantages with lyric analysis in religious education, such as viewing religion from different viewpoints and being an enjoyable and enriching way to teach with the interests of students in mind. The study therefore concludes that with flexibility and exploration, there are numerous ways to include lyric analysis in religious education that will broaden students understanding of the complexity and individuality of religion in practice.
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