Inspiring Faith in Schools addresses the privileging of secularism that appears to affect RE in countries influenced by modern western thought. The authors argue that a more engaging form of RE would emerge if religious life were to inhabit centre stage. Currently religious faith is made to hover in the wings awaiting the call to face the inquisitorial challenge of the modern day enquirer. The consequent relationship between pupil and the Divine as the purpose of study is then already intrinsically irreligious, as indicated in the Book of Job by putting God in the dock, whereas it is the...
Inspiring Faith in Schools addresses the privileging of secularism that appears to affect RE in countries influenced by modern western thought. The au...
Written for specialist and non-specialist teachers in the primary and secondary sectors, this work integrates theory and practice, encouraging debate and reflection on a range of issues in religious education(RE). It includes a chapter on the place of Christianity in RE, and covers the purpose of RE and on the relationship of RE to other subjects.
Written for specialist and non-specialist teachers in the primary and secondary sectors, this work integrates theory and practice, encouraging debate ...
