▶ USAGE The abbreviation for religious instruction is RI
religious education in British English
(rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən)
noun education
1.
an education in a school which places a strong emphasis on the beliefs associated with a particular religion
She had a religious education.
2.
the teaching or instruction of a particular religion
He does not believe in religious education.
3. British
a subject taught in schools in the UK which educates about the different religions of the world
His favourite subject at school was religious education.
Examples of 'religious instruction' in a sentence
religious instruction
Callil said, `I saw you being led away by the Mulla at the caravanserai, under religious instruction, it seemed.
Shah, Idries KARA KUSH
In medieval society, monsters were ever-present — in art, fables, literature, theatre, and religious instruction.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The months that followed were filled with religious instruction and military training.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This isn't to say that she provided me with no religious instruction.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The curriculum offered there is undeveloped and pertains mostly to religious instruction.
Outlook India (2005)
Several were dismayed at the suggestion that religious instruction should be provided in school.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He advocated religious instruction at school.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Previous efforts to overhaul the curriculum have foundered; the education minister's own book on school reform was banned for recommending that religious instruction be curtailed.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Religious instruction in these prisons is directed by an advisory committee, which is also closely involved with the care centre.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He requested religious instruction and funds to build a castle to defend himself in this world of felt yurts and wooden huts.