DIE AKTUALITEIT VAN BYBELKUNDE IN ‘N VEELVOLKIGE GEMEENSKAP = THE RELEVANCE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES IN A PLURAL SOCIETY
After defining the basic concepts involved, the reasons for the decline of Biblical Studies at schools are discussed. This is followed by a critical evaluation of various attempts to make the Bible relevant in the contemporary situation. The article concludes with specific guidelines and recommendat...
| Subtitles: | THE RELEVANCE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES IN A PLURAL SOCIETY |
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| Main Author: | |
| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
1984
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| In: |
Scriptura
Year: 1984, Volume: 13, Pages: 21-44 |
| Further subjects: | B
Biblical Studies
B Plural society B Schools |
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| Summary: | After defining the basic concepts involved, the reasons for the decline of Biblical Studies at schools are discussed. This is followed by a critical evaluation of various attempts to make the Bible relevant in the contemporary situation. The article concludes with specific guidelines and recommendations for realizing the full potential of Biblical Studies in the school situation, stressing aspects like the plural context, the dynamics of faith, responsible use of the Bible, a self-critical attitude, intergroup co-operation and curriculum reform. |
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| ISSN: | 2305-445X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Scriptura
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.7833/13-0-2015 |