Teaching creation: ancient belief meets modern science
Teaching about creation today requires careful consideration of biblical insight and scientific discoveries. Based upon the author's professional teaching experience and several external research studies, a dialogical means of teaching brings life to the topic. The paper begins by explaining ch...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
[2015]
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Journal of Religious Education
Year: 2015, Volume: 63, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-12 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CF Christianity and Science FB Theological education HB Old Testament NBD Doctrine of Creation RF Christian education; catechetics |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B Young Adult B Creation B Science B Teaching |
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| Summary: | Teaching about creation today requires careful consideration of biblical insight and scientific discoveries. Based upon the author's professional teaching experience and several external research studies, a dialogical means of teaching brings life to the topic. The paper begins by explaining changes in biblical studies that re-established the theological importance of creation. It next clarifies differences between religious and scientific knowledge in order to avoid common misconceptions and establish a possible dialogue for deeper understanding of human reality. The article concludes by offering practical suggestions for teaching about creation in light of the dialogue between faith and science: What is the origin of the universe? What is the origin of human beings? What will be the universe's end? Why should I care about the Earth? In shaping learning around some of life's big questions, students discover a more tangible understanding of creation within a modern scientific world. |
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| ISSN: | 2199-4625 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of Religious Education
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/s40839-015-0014-9 |