The Value of Social Science Research in Christian Education Programs

Departments of Christian Education often find themselves in liminal spaces at colleges and universities somewhere between the theology of the humanities and the education of the social sciences, often not educating students well in research epistemologies of either. This article argues for the impor...

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Published in:Christian education journal
Main Author: Barwegen, Laura (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications [2019]
In: Christian education journal
RelBib Classification:CF Christianity and Science
FB Theological education
RF Christian education; catechetics
ZA Social sciences
Further subjects:B Social science research
B qualitative research methodology
B Research Methodology
B quantitative research methodology
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Summary:Departments of Christian Education often find themselves in liminal spaces at colleges and universities somewhere between the theology of the humanities and the education of the social sciences, often not educating students well in research epistemologies of either. This article argues for the importance of including social science research methodology as an integral part of any Christian Education program.
ISSN:2378-525X
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0739891319874357