Embedding spirituality in young children: an inter-generational challenge

This study reports on the inter-generational transmission of faith values to young children (three to six years) from the perspectives of parents, grandparents, and religion teachers. The study was conducted at two religious education centres in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Through a qualitative rapid e...

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Published in:International journal of children's spirituality
Authors: Allana, Anila Rafiq (Author) ; Petrucka, Pammla (Author) ; Tennant, Geoff (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2017]
In: International journal of children's spirituality
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
AH Religious education
BJ Islam
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
NCB Personal ethics
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B rapid ethnographic assesment
B Tanzania
B Children
B Ismaili Muslims
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