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Being Christian in Education

Faith Perspectives on Practice and Polity
ISBN: 9781848257528
Trim Size: 5 X 8.5
Page Count: 256
Product Number: 9781848257528
Publication Date: 01/01/2016
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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.

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