Curriculum; an Effective Strategy in Student's Religious Socialization (with Emphasis on the Quality of its Elements)

"Religious socialization" is, in fact, part of the general process of socialization, and occurs as a part of the process of human development and perfection; however, based on a scientific and justified definition, it is a process in which the individuals in a society gradually get familiar with and learn the religious beliefs, deeds, duties, rituals, ceremonies, rites, values, norms and symbols of their society, and by internalizing them, they turn into religious people and transfer them from generation to generation. Nowadays, mainly the institution of education is responsible for socialization in all its aspects, since children in every society, spend most of their time in school and are in relation with it (homework assignments) from primary to high school. Accomplishing this great goal in the education institution requires a plan that is called curriculum in the literature of educational studies. This plan can contribute to achieving the institution’s goals if it is based on the value foundations, principles, and methods and culture of that country. Using a descriptive-analytical approach and library sources, the present paper explains the characteristics and quality of the elements of the curriculum effective in the religious socialization of students.