I became inspired to pursue Religious Education while a seminary student. Kieran Scott was the faculty person teaching my first RE course and I became inspired through his enthusiasm for the discipline. The more I studied, the more inspired I became. I had come to the seminary after having taught a couple of classes in […]
The responses over the year were rich and evocative continuing to elaborate issues the field needs to address. The themes that emerged seemed to cluster under: commitments, nature of the field, challenges, and questions for further reflection. Below in list form (with reference to some of the people who named these themes and a few
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This discussion was prompted by the following questions: “How was I formed as a religious educator? What was the passion which moved me into this field for a lifetime of work? What were the major intellectual influences on me in my direction? How, if at all, has my passion shifted?”
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In this discussion we will explore the identity of religious educators — past, present and future. This topic allows us to tell our stories of our journeys, our present identity and what we see in the future – perhaps by way of our students. Please write a few paragraphs on this topic either initiating your own thoughts
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In this discussion we want to focus on the future of religious education: in the contexts of our professional organization (REA/APRRE), the denominations, the academy/profession, the congregations, public life. Please write a few paragraphs on this topic either initiating your own thoughts or responding to posts.
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In this discussion we will explore the relationship of the field of religious education to that of practical theology. Please write a few paragraphs on this topic either initiating your own thoughts or responding to other people.
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