In latest book (in Dutch) Bert Roebben considers religious education in European schools as an opportunity and even as a right for every child to ‘learn in encounter’ with the religious other. His approach is narrative, communicative and spiritual. He deals with recent developments in European RE research, such as children and youth theology, sacred scripture […]
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Western Theological Seminary invites nominations and applications for the position of Academic Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs. About Western Rooted in the historic Christian faith, Western Theological Seminary (WTS) is an evangelical and ecumenical community of faith and learning in the Reformed tradition that serves the church of Jesus Christ. The purpose of
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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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As memories continue to flood in with the death of John Hull, readers may find Robert Jackson’s obituary of John Hull a powerful catalyst for recollection. It was recently published in The Guardian newspaper.
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The Journal of Childhood and Religion (www.childhoodandreligion.com) is a free online journal launched in 2010. Peer-reviewed, it provides an interdisciplinary forum for scholars representing a wide range of research fields, interests, and perspectives that relate to children and religion. JCR is interested in publishing work in such fields as: religious studies, biblical studies, the range of
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This full time position is seeking a person to be a member of a dynamic ministerial team. This person will provide and develop leadership in areas that include: Funerals and Bereavement, Liturgy, Sacramental Preparation, Visitation, and Lifelong Faith Formation and RCIA. Qualifications include being an active Roman Catholic with a willingness to share and pass on one’s
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This position is no longer open. Candler School of Theology invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Religious Education beginning Fall 2016. Preference will be given to complete applications submitted by October 1, 2015. The person appointed to this position will be committed to theological education,
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From his wife Marilyn: “John’s funeral will take place on Monday 17th August at 12 noon at our parish church of All Saints, 2 Vicarage Rd, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7RA. Please allow plenty of time for parking, which can be tricky. The church grounds have limited space but please let us know if you require disabled
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We are deeply saddened to learn that Dr. John Hull, a religious education scholar of international esteem, died on July 28, 2015. Joyce Miller, a good friend of John for many years, writes: “Members of ISREV from across the world will be saddened to learn of the death of Professor John Hull in the early
In November of 2013, the Religious Education Association gave the William Rainey Harper award to Robert Jackson. Here is video of him accepting the award, with his speech.
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