Religion, Education and Adolescence: International Empirical Perspectives by Jef

Description: Religion, Education and Adolescence by Jeff Astley, Leslie J. Francis, Manuel Robbins Religious diversity, religious enthusiasm, and religious misunderstanding remain at the heart of so much social, economic and political conflict in the world today. This title concerns this subject as it relates to adolescents. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Religious diversity, religious enthusiasm, and religious misunderstanding remain at the heart of so much social, economic and political conflict in the world today. Never before has religious education been so important. In this climate, religious educators have become increasingly aware of the significance of listening to the religious perceptions of adolescents, using the best research techniques pioneered by the empirical social sciences, including sociology, psychology, and anthropology. This collection of innovative and pioneering empirical studies, sponsored by the International Seminar of Religious Education and Values, draws together Christian, Islamic, and Jewish perspectives from England, Germany, Israel, Norway, Turkey and Wales. Author Biography The Revd Canon Professor Leslie J Francis PhD DLitt ScD DD FBPsS PGCE is Professor of Religions and Education within the Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit, and Canon Theologian of Bangor Cathedral, Wales. Manuel Robbins is an editor of Religion, Education and Adolescence. Professor Jeff Astley has been an honorary lecturer in the University of Durham since 1981, Honorary Professorial Fellow in Practical Theology and Christian Education since 1997, and Honorary Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion since 2012. Long Description A fascinating collection of pioneering empirical studies of the religious perceptions of adolescents, drawing together Christian, Islamic and Jewish perspectives from England, Germany, Israel, Norway, Turkey and Wales. Review Text Religion, Education and Culture seriesSeries editors: William K. Kay, Leslie J. Francis and Jeff AstleyReligion, Education and AdolescenceInternational and Empirical PerspectivesEdited by Leslie J. Francis, Mandy Robbins and Jeff Astleypp xii272 216x138mm April 2005 HardbackISBN 0-7083-1957-2ContributorsSeries EditorsReligious diversity, religious enthusiasm and religious misunderstanding remain at the heart of so much social, economic and political conflict in the world today. Never before has religious education been so important.In this climate, religious educators have become increasingly aware of the significance of listening to the religious perceptions of adolescents, using the best research techniques pioneered by the empirical social sciences, including sociology,psychology and anthropology.This collection of innovative and pioneering empirical studies, sponsored by the International Seminar of Religious Education and Values, draws together Christian,Islamic and Jewish perspectives from England, Germany, Israel, Norway, Turkey and Wales.Editors: The Revd. Prof. Leslie J. Francis is Director of the Welsh National Centre for Religious Education, University of Wales, Bangor. Dr. Mandy Robbins is Teaching and Research Fellow at the University of Wales, Bangor. Jeff Astley is Professor of Practical Theology at the University of Durham. Contributors*Dr David W Lankshear, Welsh National Centre for Religious Education, Bangor*Anna Halsall, London*Dr William K Kay, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Wales, Bangor*Professor Heinz Streib, Research Center for Biographical Studies in Contemporary Religion, Germany*Dr Yisrael Rich, School of Education, Israel*Dr Avraham Leslau, School of Education, Israel*Professor Dr Hans-Georg Ziebertz, Institute of Practical Theology, Germany*Erling Birkedal, IKO, Norway*Judith Everington, Institute of Education, University of WarwickReligion, Education and CultureSeries Editors:*William K Kay (University of Wales, Bangor, UK)*Leslie J Francis (University of Wales, Bangor, UK)*Jeff Astley (University of Durham, UK)This series addresses issues raised by religion and education within contemporary culture. It is intended to be of benefit to those involved in professional training as ministers of religion, teachers, counsellors, psychologists, social workers or health professionals while contributing to the theoretical development of the academic fields from which this training is drawn. Details ISBN0708319572 Author Manuel Robbins Short Title RELIGION EDUCATION & ADOLESCEN Publisher University of Wales Press Language English ISBN-10 0708319572 ISBN-13 9780708319574 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2005 Imprint University of Wales Press Subtitle International Empirical Perspectives Place of Publication Wales Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 200.71 Edited by Leslie J. Francis Pages 272 Position Professor DOI 10.1604/9780708319574 UK Release Date 2005-03-31 NZ Release Date 2005-03-31 Series Religion, Education and Culture Publication Date 2005-03-31 Alternative 9781423741701 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-07-07 Illustrations Not illustrated We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:150276820;

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