The book "Teaching Religion" offers a comprehensive introduction to religious didactics with a clear focus on competence-oriented teaching and learning. It follows an innovative approach that places both students and teachers at the center. Students are to acquire the necessary competencies through religious education to engage with theological questions and challenges. At the same time, teachers are empowered to design educational processes that promote independent and responsible learning. This subject didactics is written from the perspective of a Catholic religious educator but remains open to integration into Protestant, Jewish, or Islamic religious education. The book also includes downloadable materials and is aimed at students, trainees, and educators who wish to plan their lessons effectively and create a student-centered learning environment.