Showing papers in "Religious Education in 2020"
TL;DR: In his encyclical Laudato Si, Pope Francis called for the ecolog... as mentioned in this paper, which was the first attempt to confront the climate crisis as the pressing existential issue of our time.
Abstract: Christian universities are obligated by their mission to confront the climate crisis as the pressing existential issue of our time. In his encyclical Laudato Si', Pope Francis calls for the ecolog...
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TL;DR: The role of education in confronting these challenges has been discussed in this article, where universities generate scientific knowledge that can be used to address the challenges of race tension, social divide, religious illiteracy, and secularism.
Abstract: Diverse societies face increasing racial tension, social divide, religious illiteracy, and secularism. What role can education play in confronting these challenges? Universities generate scientific...
12 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the Forum for Theological Exploration's Senior Director for Learning Design, Patrick B. Reyes, and Senior Fellow Dori Baker explore the way ten religious educators e...
Abstract: Written by the Forum for Theological Exploration's Senior Director for Learning Design Patrick B. Reyes, and Senior Fellow Dori Baker, the guest editorial explores the way ten religious educators e...
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TL;DR: For example, the authors argued that Blacks have out of necessity prioritized survival in educating their younger generations for existence in the racially hostile and divided context of the U.S. This education and relig...
Abstract: Historically, Blacks have out of necessity prioritized survival in educating their younger generations for existence in the racially hostile and divided context of the U.S. This education and relig...
8 citations
TL;DR: With more investigation into the reception of evolution in non-Christian majority cultures, and the increased awareness that anti-evolution sentiment is a global phenomenon, new educational resourc...
Abstract: With more investigation into the reception of evolution in non-Christian majority cultures, and the increased awareness that anti-evolution sentiment is a global phenomenon, new educational resourc...
7 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors demonstrate how one American Islamic school community grapples with external and internal demands on religion, and how this process impacts notions of what is religious, and demonstrate how the process impacts the notion of faith.
Abstract: This article aims to demonstrate how one American Islamic school community grapples with external and internal demands on religion, and how this process impacts notions of what is religious. At ‘Il...
6 citations
TL;DR: In Scotland, and particularly with regards to non-denominational RE, known as Religious and Moral Education (RME), a current focus of debates is on how and why practitioners are implementing or dev...
Abstract: In Scotland, and particularly with regards to non-denominational RE, known as Religious and Moral Education (RME), a current focus of debates is on how and why practitioners are implementing or dev...
6 citations
TL;DR: Nyambura Jane Njoroge is one of the most courageous, impeccable and emancipatory African theological voices who have engaged in the unceasing search for transforming theological education in Africa as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Nyambura Jane Njoroge is one of the most courageous, impeccable and emancipatory African theological voices who have engaged in the unceasing search for transforming theological education in Africa...
6 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the nature and creation of human beings in Judaism and the relationship between creation and sacramentality in Christianity, and the nature of creation and creation in Judaism.
Abstract: Sacred teaching takes many forms across religious traditions, focusing on creation and sacramentality in Christianity, God’s nature and creation of human beings in Judaism, and spiritual and social...
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TL;DR: In this paper, a qualitative study examines semi-structured interviews with four Norwegian teachers to explore how they teach biblical texts in upper secondary religious education (RE), and the theoretical framewo...
Abstract: This qualitative study examines semi-structured interviews with four Norwegian teachers to explore how they teach biblical texts in upper secondary religious education (RE). The theoretical framewo...
6 citations
TL;DR: The Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) developed a method of practical theology for ministry professionals and religious educators rooted in transformative learning theory to enable studen... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) developed a method of practical theology for ministry professionals and religious educators rooted in transformative learning theory to enable studen...
TL;DR: In this paper, a panel presentation focused on the complex relationship between Asian/Asian Canadians and Canada's Indigenous peoples (First Nation, Meti, Innuit) in spite of many commonalities the two sets o...
Abstract: This panel presentation focuses on the complex relationship between Asian/Asian Canadians and Canada’s Indigenous peoples (First Nation, Meti, Innuit). In spite of many commonalities the two sets o...
TL;DR: In a society transitioning from a social order largely defined by strict adherence to religious doctrine to one opening up to the forces of a global economy, knowledge of the sources of norms of “p...
Abstract: In a society transitioning from a social order largely defined by strict adherence to religious doctrine to one opening up to the forces of a global economy, knowledge of the sources of norms of “p...
TL;DR: Interfaith education appears to have a strong potential for prejudice reduction and for overcoming Islamophobia and antisemitism as mentioned in this paper, and common in-group identity theory contends that awareness of interrel...
Abstract: Interfaith education appears to have a strong potential for prejudice reduction and for overcoming Islamophobia and antisemitism. Common in-group identity theory contends that awareness of interrel...
TL;DR: In a pluralistic society where groups are ethnically, nationally and religiously different and sometimes live in conflict with one another, it requires teachers to be prepared to deal with confl...
Abstract: Living in a pluralistic society where groups are ethnically, nationally and religiously different and sometimes live in conflict with one another requires teachers to be prepared to deal with confl...
TL;DR: In this article, the question of religiosity among secondary school-age Roma children attending Religious Education (RE) programs in Evangelical churches in Slovakia was investigated. But the primary purpose of this research was not to find out whether the children were religious.
Abstract: The primary purpose of this research is the question of religiosity among secondary school-age Roma children attending Religious Education (RE) programs in Evangelical churches in Slovakia. This st...
TL;DR: Chile's General Law of Education (LGE) states that one of the purposes of education is the spiritual development of all its schooled population as mentioned in this paper, and other legal documents claim that th...
Abstract: Chile’s General Law of Education (LGE) states that one of the purposes of education is the spiritual development of all its schooled population. In turn, other legal documents claim that th...
TL;DR: Inhabitance: Religious Ecological Education (Waco: as mentioned in this paper ) is a collection of essays about religious education for ecological consciousness that requires attention to bodily and emotional vulnerability, including emotional vulnerability.
Abstract: Religious education for ecological consciousness requires attention to bodily and emotional vulnerability. This selection, excerpted from Inhabitance: Religious Ecological Education (Waco: ...
TL;DR: In many religious communities, children encounter rigorous and continuous processes of religious socialization and education that impact their cognitive development as discussed by the authors, however, little research has been conducted on cognitive development.
Abstract: In many religious communities, children encounter rigorous and continuous processes of religious socialization and education that impact their cognitive development. However, little research has be...
TL;DR: Do you identify as a follower of an Abrahamic religious tradition? Have you ever hazarded social alienation, misfortune, or the loss of spiritual purity you were deemed to possess, expressly becaus...
Abstract: Do you identify as a follower of an Abrahamic religious tradition? Have you ever hazarded social alienation, misfortune, or the loss of spiritual purity you were deemed to possess, expressly becaus...
TL;DR: The authors articulates an interdisciplinary perspective on well-being and examines the relationship between student wellbeing and academic success in the field of education, emphasizing the importance of student well-learning.
Abstract: Internationally, student well-being is emerging as a core concern in the field of education. This article articulates an interdisciplinary perspective on well-being and examines the relationship be...
TL;DR: In this paper, the knowledge about the Bible and the skills required for biblical interpretation as imparted by three textbooks for Norwegian upper secondary religious education were investigated in a qualitative study, where the authors investigated the knowledge and skills required to interpret the Bible.
Abstract: This qualitative study investigates the knowledge about the Bible and the skills required for biblical interpretation as imparted by three textbooks for Norwegian upper secondary religious educatio...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that play is the essential and ultimate activity in any religion and sport, and that it can be seen as a form of self-denial.
Abstract: There has been a welcome influx of books on the relationship between religion and play and sport in the last few years. The central argument of this book is that play is the essential and ultimate ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the decision of crossing the border of a country due to political oppression and poverty as "a crucial decision for the whole world and time around them".
Abstract: When one decides to cross the border of a nation due to political oppression and poverty, it is a crucial decision for the whole world and time around them. Many people make the treacherous journey...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that listening to stories of community leaders and activists as well as writing a Eucharistic liturgy to practice together were effective elements of a pilgrimage.
Abstract: This article argues that listening to stories of community leaders and activists as well as writing a Eucharistic liturgy to practice together were effective elements of a pilgrimage that h...
TL;DR: Schreiner and Schweitzer as discussed by the authors discussed the challenge of international knowledge transfer in religious education, and a group of scholars in the field of religious education in different European countries met in Berlin for a consultation organized by the Comenius-Institute (Peter Schreiner).
Abstract: In October 2018, a group of scholars in the field of religious education in different European countries met in Berlin for a consultation organized by the Comenius-Institute (Peter Schreiner) and the chair of religious education at the University of T€ ubingen (Friedrich Schweitzer). After intensive discussions concerning the challenge of international knowledge transfer in religious education, this group decided that it is time to start a broader discussion on this topic in different countries and, if possible, also in leading periodicals of the field. Moreover, it was considered a good starting point for this kind of discussion to draft a brief manifesto which could initiate and stimulate further discussions.
TL;DR: In England, both religious education and science are mandatory parts of the school curriculum throughout the 5-16 age range as discussed by the authors. Nevertheless, there remain concerns that, as in many countries, stu...
Abstract: In England, both Religious Education (RE) and science are mandatory parts of the school curriculum throughout the 5-16 age range. Nevertheless, there remain concerns that, as in many countries, stu...
TL;DR: Kim and Ospino as discussed by the authors comment on responses to my Presidential Address offered by HyeRan Kim-Cragg and HosffmanOspino and take on board their call to diversify the references on defending pedagog...
Abstract: In this article, I comment on responses to my Presidential Address offered by HyeRan Kim-Cragg and Hosffman Ospino. While I take on board their call to diversify the references on defending pedagog...
TL;DR: It has been my great honor to read Dr. Hanan Alexander's presidential address and especially to be given a chance to respond as mentioned in this paper, and I appreciate Dr. Alexander's deep passion for the public role of education.
Abstract: It has been my great honor to read Dr. Hanan Alexander’s presidential address and especially be given a chance to respond. I appreciate Dr. Alexander’s deep passion for the public role of education...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors define Islam as a journey into Islam, one that starts from the Qur'an and ends with the Prophet's life and his teachings, and they describe the book as a "transformation" from Islam to Islam.
Abstract: When one reads the title of this book, the first thing that comes to mind is that it is about Islam and Islamic doctrines. However, the book defines itself as a journey into Islam, one that starts ...