The proven textbook in a new edition: content-wise clear, methodologically diverse, curriculum-oriented, and competency-based. "Discovering, Understanding, and Shaping Religion" is valued for its integrative concept, challenging and fresh materials, tasks for the mind, heart, and hand, its closeness to students, the intrinsic value of art, the Bible, and tradition, as well as its consistent consideration of neighboring religions.

What’s new in the 2nd edition: The orientation of religious education towards competencies, the limitation of content to core curricula, and the consideration of individualized learning paths. Special attention is given to the independence of students, such as in learning and applying specific methods. The tasks are assigned to the chapters and formulated with a student-centered approach. Fundamental cognitive knowledge is highlighted, and sustainable learning is encouraged.