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OverviewThis book addresses an issue of considerable current interest and importance: what is and what should be the role of religion in the education process of a modern, secular society? The subject is tackled through an indepth investigation of a recently established network of small independent Christian schools. First, the controversy itself is examined: what are the arguments for and against faith-based schools in the unique setting of the United Kingdom? Subsequently, the schools themselves are introduced and the key issues are described in detail. The focus then shifts to the teenage population of the schools. Who are these young people? How do they think and what do they believe? These questions are answered by analysing the results of an extensive survey and, where possible, comparisons are made with the attitudes and beliefs of the wider population of British teenagers. The findings show that the young people in the new Christian schools hold different values from many of their peers, and it is argued that the differences are of a positive rather than a negative nature. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sylvia G. BakerPublisher: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Imprint: Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Edition: New edition Volume: 4 Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.50cm Weight: 0.370kg ISBN: 9783034309424ISBN 10: 3034309422 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 09 April 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsThe book is succinctly written, has an extensive bibliography, and contains an appendix on methodology. [...] I thoroughly recommend 'Swimming against the Tide'. (William Kay, Journal of Education and Christian Belief 18, 2014/1) The book is succinctly written, has an extensive bibliography, and contains an appendix on methodology. [...] I thoroughly recommend 'Swimming against the Tide'. (William Kay, Journal of Education and Christian Belief 18, 2014/1) Author InformationFollowing an early career in biological research, Sylvia Baker entered education and worked as a science teacher for twenty-seven years. In 2010, she completed a PhD in Education at the University of Warwick. She continues to conduct research into the interplay between faith and education, with a particular interest in science education. She is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at Glyndwr University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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