Misunderstood, Marginalised or Embraced? Examining the place of home education in the Christian community
How do UK Christian home educators feel about their role and function in wider Christian society? An online survey of Christian home educators (n = 462) was analysed thematically and examined through the lens of a theology of belonging. Findings revealed respondents feeling more positively viewed by...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2024
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| In: |
Practical theology
Year: 2024, Volume: 17, Issue: 5, Pages: 456–468 |
| IxTheo Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy CB Christian life; spirituality CH Christianity and Society KBF British Isles NCB Personal ethics RB Church office; congregation RF Christian education; catechetics |
| Further subjects: | B
Christian home education
B Inclusion B Belonging B Experiences B Perceptions B Community |
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| Summary: | How do UK Christian home educators feel about their role and function in wider Christian society? An online survey of Christian home educators (n = 462) was analysed thematically and examined through the lens of a theology of belonging. Findings revealed respondents feeling more positively viewed by the Christian community than they are by wider society. However, less than half felt supported by their local church or wider Christian community. Strong feelings of isolation and judgment conveyed UK Christian home educators feeling excluded and misunderstood. The local church and wider Christian community need to intentionally counter these experiences and improve inclusion. |
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| ISSN: | 1756-0748 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Practical theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/1756073X.2024.2386788 |
