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Christian Faith, Formation and Education

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Editors:
  1. Ros Stuart-Buttle

    1. Centre for Christian Education & Pastoral Theology, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  2. John Shortt

    1. Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  • Focuses on the interrelationship and interface between the foundational concepts of faith, identity formation and education
  • Links deeply to educational practice to emphasise the real implications on schools
  • Reflects on the international dimension of the debate across the English speaking world and highlights the current lack of relevant research

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction

    • Ros Stuart-Buttle, John Shortt
    Pages 1-10

  3. Framing the Discourse

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
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    2. The Naming of Parts: Faith, Formation, Development and Education

      • Jeff Astley
      Pages 13-27

    3. Is Talk of ‘Christian Education’ Meaningful?

      • John Shortt
      Pages 29-44

    4. The Christian University and an Anthropology for Adulthood

      • Mario D’Souza
      Pages 45-60

    5. The Faith-Full Intellect: Catholic Traditions and Instincts About the Human Person and Their Significance for Teaching and Learning

      • Clare Watkins
      Pages 61-78

    6. Deeply Christian, Healthily Plural: A Vision for Schooling

      • David F. Ford
      Pages 79-92

    7. Living Tradition and Learning Agency: Interpreting the ‘Score’ and Personal Rendition

      • John Sullivan
      Pages 93-114

    8. Formation and Christian Education in England

      • Trevor Cooling
      Pages 115-130

    9. Theological Education and Professional Practice

      • Ros Stuart-Buttle
      Pages 131-146

  4. Reflections on Practice

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 147-147
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    2. Journeys of Faith: Personal Stories, ‘Multi-logue’ Narrative and Faith Formation in Schools

      • Andy Wolfe
      Pages 149-163

    3. A Sense of Belonging: Spiritual Development in Christian-Ethos Secondary Schools

      • Ann Casson
      Pages 165-180

    4. Religious Education: Where to from Here? Reflections on the Trajectory of Australian Catholic School Religious Education 1965–2017

      • Graham Rossiter
      Pages 181-196

    5. ‘We Need to Keep the Door Open’: A Framework for Better Understanding the Formation of Younger Teachers in Catholic Schools

      • Richard Rymarz
      Pages 197-210

    6. Interpreting Texts More Wisely: A Review of Research and the Case for Change in English Religious Education

      • Robert A. Bowie
      Pages 211-228

    7. Christian Leadership in Education

      • David Cracknell
      Pages 229-243

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 245-253
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About this book

This book discusses the relationship between faith, formation and education. Rooted in a variety of discourses, the book offers original insights into the education and formation of the human person, both theoretical and practical. Issues are considered within a context of contemporary tensions generated by an increasingly pluralist society with antipathy to religious faith, and debated from interdenominational Christian perspectives. Including chapters by an international team of experts, the volume demonstrates how Christian faith holds significance for educational practice and human development.  It argues against the common assumption that there can be a neutral approach to education, whilst at the same time advocating a critical dimension to faith education. It brings fresh thinking about faith and formation, which demands attention given the fast-changing political, educational and socio-cultural forces of today. It will appeal to students and researchers involved in Christian educational practice. 


Reviews

“An inspiring vision of education that connects individual flourishing and serving the common good with, strikingly, an overarching humility before Otherness.” (Rama Thirunamachandran, Vice-Chancellor of Canterbury Christ Church University, UK)

“This collection serves as a welcome reminder of the important, perhaps life-changing, perspective that the Christian tradition brings to the discussion.” (Revd Canon Professor Kenneth G C Newport, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Dean of Education, Liverpool Hope University, UK)

“The formation of the person is an urgent matter for educators who reflect on the role of faith in education. Young persons, on the one hand, should be nurtured to become authentic, critical and faithful believers. On the other hand, they also need to be supported and encouraged for engagement with today’s society. This volume gives us an exciting variety of insight, very helpful for the academic discourse and for further research.” (Professor Bram de Muynck, Driestar Christian University Gouda, Theological University Apeldoorn, Netherlands)

“This is an edited collection that deserves careful reading, study and reflection and will be an important academic resource for students and academics and all those with an interest in Christian faith, formation and education.” (Professor Stephen McKinney, Leader of Creativity, Culture and Faith, School of Education, University of Glasgow, UK)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Centre for Christian Education & Pastoral Theology, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Ros Stuart-Buttle

  • Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    John Shortt

About the editors

Ros Stuart-Buttle is Senior Lecturer in Theology and Education and Director of the Centre for Christian Education at Liverpool Hope University, UK. She is author of Virtual Theology, Faith and Adult Education: An Interruptive Pedagogy.


John Shortt is Professorial Fellow in Christian Education at Liverpool Hope University, UK. He is co-author of The Bible and the Task of Teaching and author of Bible-Shaped Teaching.


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Christian Faith, Formation and Education

  • Editors: Ros Stuart-Buttle, John Shortt

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62803-5

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-62802-8Published: 24 November 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-87401-2Published: 05 September 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-62803-5Published: 13 November 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 253

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Religion and Education, Educational Philosophy, Philosophy of Education, Educational Policy and Politics

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