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Education
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Philosophy and Education : an introduction in Christian perspective by George R. KnightPublication Date: 2006
George Knight's "Philosophy and Education" has been a classic in its field for more than a quarter of a century. New features of this revised and updated fourth edition make it of even greater usefulness in the educational philosophy classrooms of a new century. These include an all-new chapter on the Christian teacher in the public school setting.
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Educating for Shalom: essays on Christian higher education by Nicholas WolterstorffPublication Date: 2004
Nicholas Wolterstorff has become a leading voice on faith-based higher education. This volume gathers the best of Wolterstorff's essays from the past twenty-five years dealing collectively with the purpose of Christian higher education and the nature of academic learning. Integrated throughout by the biblical idea of shalom, these nineteen essays present a robust framework for thinking about education that combines a Reformed confessional perspective with a radical social conscience and an increasingly progressivist pedagogy.
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Reformational Thought in Canada : essays in honour of Theodore Plantinga by Jason Zuidema, editor.Publication Date: 2010
The present volume brings together essays by colleagues, friends and students of Plantinga, all who have lived or taught in Canada, who interact with or develop themes which were important to him. Covering issues in the philosophy of history, the concept of worldview, hermeneutics, Christian education and ethics, this volume continues conversations in which professor Plantinga devoted so much time to engage.
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Philosophy of Education by Nel NoddingsPublication Date: 2016
This classic text, originally designed to give the education student a comprehensive look at philosophical thought in relation to teaching, learning, research, and educational policy, has now been updated to reflect the most current thinking in the field. Philosophy of Education introduces students to the evolution of educational thought, from the founding fathers to contemporary theorists, with consideration of both analytic and continental traditions.
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Educating for Life : reflections on Christian teaching and learning by Nicholas P. WolterstorffPublication Date: 2002
Wolterstorff's writings on education are divided into four sections. In the first section, he discusses the nature of Christian education. The second section finds Wolterstorff examining criticisms of Christian education. The third section offers his observations on Christian learning within a pluralistic society. Finally, in the fourth section, he looks at some of the goals of Christian education.
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Piety and Philosophy: a primer for Christian schools by Richard A. RiesenPublication Date: 2002
Christians have a unique role to play in the future of our schools, and Dr. Riesens refreshingly honest inquiry into the relationship between the spiritual life and the academic enterprise is guaranteed to provoke discussion. Chapters include what makes an education Christian, what the liberal arts have to do with Christianity, and whether Christian education can be too academic. This is a must read for anyone who cares about what it means to educate.
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Exploring the History and Philosophy of Christian Education: principles for the 21st century by Michael J. Anthony; Warren S. BensonPublication Date: 2011-12-12
In this insightful book, two leading scholars in Christian education trace the history of the discipline from the Old Testament to the present. Presented against the backdrop of wider philosophical thought and historical events, Anthony and Benson show how each successive era shaped the practice of Christian education today. The result is a book brimming with insights that reveal the historical roots and philosophical underpinnings of issues relevant to current practice in Christian education ministries. The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with more than just valuable insights regarding the past. . . . The future is the emphasis of this history book. From the Introduction
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Soul of a Christian University by Stephen T. BeersISBN: 9780891128649
Publication Date: 2008
Combining a survey of the history and purposes of Christian higher education, critical approaches to faith-learning-living, and practical lessons for teaching, scholarship and service, The Soul of a Christian University assists faculty and administrators in educating hearts and minds.
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Teaching for Commitment : liberal education, indoctrination and Christian nurture by E. ThiessenISBN: 9780773563957
Publication Date: 1993
Teaching for Commitment is an interdisciplinary study covering the fields of religion, philosophy, epistemology, ethics, and education. The very practical nature of the problem being examined, and Thiessen's straightforward and non-technical presentation, will be of interest to parochial and public school boards, teachers, and parents, as well as religious institutions, educationalists, and philosophers of education.
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Democracy and Education by John Dewey; John DeweyISBN: 9781775413585
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
John Dewey's Democracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Education seeks to both critique and further the educational philosophies espoused by both Rousseau and Plato. Dewey found that Rousseau's ideas overemphasized the individual, whereas Plato's did the same with the society that the individual lived in. Dewey felt this distinction to be a false one, seeing the formation of our minds as a communal process, like Vygotsky did...
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