Weal and Woe II Empirical Explorations and Theological Reflections |
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| Editor:
| Ganzevoort, R. Ruard
Mulder, Anne-Claire |
| Series title: | Religion und Biographie/Religion and Biography Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-8258-1075-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2008 |
| Publisher: | Lit Verlag
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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The present volume of the Kampen research group in practical theology and ethics reflects on some striking results of quantitative and qualitative research among Dutch students of Christian teacher colleges. Most of the students, who are preparing for the profession of primary school teacher, make hardly any reference to religious concepts such as salvation or evil. Three interviews bring to light interesting constructions of biography, religion and faith, in which relations with...
More DescriptionThe present volume of the Kampen research group in practical theology and ethics reflects on some striking results of quantitative and qualitative research among Dutch students of Christian teacher colleges. Most of the students, who are preparing for the profession of primary school teacher, make hardly any reference to religious concepts such as salvation or evil. Three interviews bring to light interesting constructions of biography, religion and faith, in which relations with parents, friends, and fellow students along with the struggle for a coherent (religious) view on life figure prominently.