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Theology and Education: A Research Perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2009

Leslie Francis
Affiliation:
Leverhulme Research Fellow CENTYMCAGreat Russell Street London WCIB 3NQ

Extract

Historically the churches have played a major role in the area of education. This role has received expression both in theoretical and in practical terms. The theologian has taken an important part both in the determining of perspectives in educational philosophy and in the actual provision of schools and the training of teachers.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Scottish Journal of Theology Ltd 1979

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