The child and God: Some reflections from disability theology on divine-child encounters
There is a longstanding discussion in child theology around the role of cognition for faith formation. This article explores research in the area of disability theology in order to examine potential benefits for Christian ministry to the child. It suggests three areas which may be profitable: the im...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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International journal of Christianity & education
Year: 2024, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 187-197 |
| Further subjects: | B
Disability
B cognitive knowing B Pedagogy B Development B Child |
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| Summary: | There is a longstanding discussion in child theology around the role of cognition for faith formation. This article explores research in the area of disability theology in order to examine potential benefits for Christian ministry to the child. It suggests three areas which may be profitable: the importance of increasing information to accompany development; the importance of the role of the teacher as embodiment and model of discipleship; and the requirement to give better account for ritualised processes within evangelical children’s ministry. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-998X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International journal of Christianity & education
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/20569971231196793 |