YAYGIN DİN EĞİTİMİ FAALİYETLERİNİN Z KUŞAĞININ İLGİ ve İHTİYAÇLARI AÇISINDAN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ (DİYANET İŞLERİ BAŞKANLIĞI ÖRNEĞİ)

In this research, the aim is to critically evaluate non-formal religious educational activities carried out by the Presidency of Religious Affairs from the point of view of Generation Z in order to identify the deficiencies in the service provided and to make some suggestions about what can be done to improve in this area. The article identifies and discusses the problems being faced by the Presidency of Religious Affairs within the framework of a few questions such as whether or not the non-formal religious educational activities carried out by the Presidency of Religious Affairs can meet the needs and interests of Generation Z, where the non-formal religious educational services are currently available, where they can go, and what can be done to increase the quality of service. According to the results obtained from the research which document analysis method is used, the new programs prepared separately for each age group on the Qur'an Courses have been found to be beneficial. Moreover, the website, and applications system has proven to be very useful in terms of accessibility for the younger generation. In terms of social media; it is seen that the Presidency of Religious Affairs generally uses its existing social media accounts to share announcements and news, and does not include different content on these accounts. Again, in the television activities of Diyanet TV, a program that specifically appeals to the youth could not be determined whereas Diyanet Radio has a program that directly appeals to young people. With regards to the mosque services, although a special sermon is prepared for the youth every year, in the preach, there has not been found a sufficient level of study that specifically addresses the Z Generation and can be a solution to their religious and moral problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]