ABSTRACT
Religious diversity has been a reality throughout European history. It is a controversial past, with periods of peace alternating with periods of violence. The memory of this past has been used and misused in contemporary debates, often for establishing homogeneous nation-states in the 19th century. Today, collective memories of religious diversity tend to be rather negative, influenced by current political and societal discourses. Do young people and history education reflect the same findings as society at large? In this study, I introduce the docutube methodology, which aims to enhance students’ critical thinking about historical events, particularly related to religious diversity. The goal is to encourage them to engage in reflective dialogue and to challenge and enrich their understanding of religious diversity and peaceful coexistence. The methodology also involves creating digital stories about religious diversity. Findings of a pilot study in eight European countries are presented and discussed.
