Aportes de la espiritualidad indígena zenú para el reconocimiento del pluralismo religioso desde la clase de educación religiosa escolar

Abstract

This study examines the incorporation of religious pluralism into Religious Education in Schools (ERE), focusing on Zenú Indigenous spirituality as a manifestation of cultural diversity. Through a documentary analysis of oral tradition and its convergence with the ERE curriculum, the study analyzes the cosmogonic myth of Mexión and Manexka, understood not only as an ancestral record but also as a reference point for resistance and territorial identity inherent to the worldview of the Zenú people. The findings suggest the need to recognize Zenú spirituality beyond a merely folkloric category, acknowledging it as a legitimate epistemic framework that offers academia new perspectives for understanding reality. They also demonstrate that this perspective strengthens the understanding of otherness and promotes intercultural dialogue in pluralistic educational contexts. Consequently, its integration into ERE functions as a pedagogical tool for moving beyond rigidly doctrinal approaches and fostering a critical perspective toward contemporary beliefs. Under this premise, Zenú knowledge reshapes school-based educational processes around three fundamental principles: recognition, coexistence, and respect for freedom of religion.