Questions open to infinity and the legitimacy of wonder in university curricula

Drawing on the work of prominent atheists and theists, this article argues that any genuinely comprehensive vision of education should include space on the curriculum for subjects such as Theology. Theology is an example of a subject which pushes questioning to infinity, thereby allowing for insight...

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Published in:Journal of Religious Education
Authors: Bowie, Robert A. (Author) ; Norman, Ralph (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer 2021
In: Journal of Religious Education
RelBib Classification:FB Theological education
RF Christian education; catechetics
ZA Social sciences
Further subjects:B Infinity
B Curriculum
B Wonder
B Universities
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Summary:Drawing on the work of prominent atheists and theists, this article argues that any genuinely comprehensive vision of education should include space on the curriculum for subjects such as Theology. Theology is an example of a subject which pushes questioning to infinity, thereby allowing for insight, potential discovery and wonder. The article identifies problems in education systems framed by narrow learning outcomes. These unduly limit the scope for legitimate enquiry and restrict the reach of education. Scholars from a range of disciplines with differing worldviews make a case for a more open educational ambition.
ISSN:2199-4625
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of Religious Education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s40839-021-00146-6