RT Article
T1 Being a Christian school in the Netherlands: An analysis of 'identity' conceptions and their practical implications
JF Journal of beliefs and values
VO 24
IS 2
SP 207
OP 217
A1 De Wolff, Anneke J.C.
A1 De Ruyter, Doret J.
A1 Miedema, Siebren
LA English
PB Routledge
YR 2003
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1837706476
AB In the Netherlands 'identity of Christian schools' has become a standard expression in discussions about Christian schools. However, it is a rather abstract and general expression and it is reasonable to assume that a closer look at literature and practice will present us with a more diverse picture of its meaning and practical implications. This article describes an empirical study, in three Protestant primary schools, into conceptions of 'identity of Christian schools' and the practical implications of these conceptions. It compares the ideas and practices of the teachers with each other and with Dutch academic literature on Christian schools. The comparisons illustrate that the interpretation of the religious dimension of 'identity' has most influence on ideas about the aims and practices of a Christian school.
DO 10.1080/13617670305426