Religijsko-pedagoško katehetski leksikon

The Lexicon of Religious Pedagogy and Catechetics (published in 1991) by the prominent Croatian theologian, educator, and university professor Dr. Marko Pranjić represents a seminal and pioneering achievement in domestic theological and pedagogical literature. Created during the pivotal historical period of democratic changes and the reintroduction of religious education into the Croatian school system, the lexicon served as an essential professional and terminological resource for a new generation of religious education teachers and educators. In this comprehensive handbook, Pranjić systematically and methodologically defines a wide range of concepts: from fundamental catechetical and religious-pedagogical principles and theories of faith-based education to practical teaching methods and the psychological dimensions of religious development in children and young people. The work successfully integrates insights from contemporary European catechetics and pedagogy with rich Christian tradition and the specific context of the Croatian region. Beyond serving as a practical guide for educational work, the lexicon holds exceptional scholarly value, having laid the foundations for contemporary Croatian terminology in religious pedagogy. Thanks to its comprehensiveness, clarity of style, and pedagogical grounding, the work remains an indispensable resource for university instruction, religious education teachers, and education professionals.