Assessing the “Buzz” about Mirror Neurons: A Modest Theological Critique

Mirror neurons provide a case study for grappling with the role that neuroscience can play in the integrative work of Christian educators. Drawing upon previous efforts to integrate Christian education and selected sciences, the article offers some advice when engaging with this new field. Also, usi...

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Main Author: Busby, Daryl (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications [2016]
In: Christian education journal
Year: 2016, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 28-42
IxTheo Classification:CF Christianity and Science
KDG Free church
NBE Anthropology
ZD Psychology
ZF Education
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Summary:Mirror neurons provide a case study for grappling with the role that neuroscience can play in the integrative work of Christian educators. Drawing upon previous efforts to integrate Christian education and selected sciences, the article offers some advice when engaging with this new field. Also, using the image of a movie with various roles, the article offers theological reflections for addressing possible integration between neuroscience and the biblical text. The article also suggests practical applications for the classroom
ISSN:2378-525X
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/073989131601300103