Climate Change in Religious Education and the Importance of Hope: A Systematic Review of International Journal Articles 2000–2022

The aim of this article is to conduct a systematic review of articles on climate change in religious education found through scholarly databases.Five database searches have been conducted, resulting in 49 academic journal articles.The results are categorized into studies that focus on theory and methodology, observations of existing practices, and quantitative studies on climate change.The key findings include the recognition of an environmental crisis and the cultivation of hope regarding climate change.It demonstrates that religious education can play a crucial role in schools by addressing climate anxiety and fostering hope for a brighter future.