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.
