The shift to learning in universities, especially following the pandemic, has led teachers to adopt classes for religious education, a course traditionally taught face-to-face. This research study utilized a mixed-method approach through surveys completed by 308 college students at a Catholic institution and in-depth interviews with 27 participants. The interviews were analyzed using a thematic approach to uncover four themes: embracing adaptability and introspection, fostering connections beyond physical boundaries, expanding spiritual perspectives, and addressing technological hurdles. These results reveal a link between learning and religious identity development, offering valuable insights for educators seeking to enhance digital religious education. Recommendations include conducting studies to track the evolution of religious identity in an online learning setting and understanding the lasting impact of virtual religious education over time.

Authors:
Jennifer Fabula, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Philippines
Karl Salvador, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Jennifer B. Fabula, Dean of SMS at La Salle Benilde, holds a Ph.D. in Special Ed from UPD and an MA in Religious Ed from DLSU. She specializes in theology, tech-driven learning, hybrid education, and AI innovation, fostering inclusive education.

Additional website of interest
https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0001-8951-9914

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