Abstract
Experienced practitioners, theologians and academics reflect on the Christian voice as it engages in education today.
At a time of national uncertainty for RE, questions about faith-based schools and the place of religious belief in the public arena, this volume is a resource for school and university teachers, head teachers, chaplains, governors, diocesan officers, concerned parents educationalists.
It offers:
* a frank discussion about the tensions in bringing faith into the open in current educational contexts.
* theological reflection of Christian engagement in the public place
* a creative exploration of the future for Christian engagement in education.
It also considers the tensions inherent in practising Christian faith within a secular context and in multi-faith contexts. It aims to generate new confidence that will encourage the practice and contribution of faith-based thinking in schools.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has lent his support to this publication which has been greatly appreciated by the authors.
At a time of national uncertainty for RE, questions about faith-based schools and the place of religious belief in the public arena, this volume is a resource for school and university teachers, head teachers, chaplains, governors, diocesan officers, concerned parents educationalists.
It offers:
* a frank discussion about the tensions in bringing faith into the open in current educational contexts.
* theological reflection of Christian engagement in the public place
* a creative exploration of the future for Christian engagement in education.
It also considers the tensions inherent in practising Christian faith within a secular context and in multi-faith contexts. It aims to generate new confidence that will encourage the practice and contribution of faith-based thinking in schools.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has lent his support to this publication which has been greatly appreciated by the authors.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Norwich |
Publisher | Canterbury Press |
Number of pages | 256 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781848257528 , 184825752X |
Publication status | Published - 2 Nov 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |