Christian beliefs and values in science and religious education: an essay to assist the work of teachers of both subjects

• Published in: International studies in Catholic education Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 206 - 222
• Main Author: Black, Paul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Routledge 03.07.2017
• Subjects: atheism; Beliefs; Christianity; Controversial Issues (Course Content); creation; Educational History; Educational Practices; Educational Strategies; evolution; geocentric; Interdisciplinary Approach; pedagogy; religion; Religious Education; science; Science Education; scripture; Social Values; Teaching Methods

Teachers, both of science and of religion, have to help pupils to learn about the links between these subjects. An effective way to support this learning should start from the beliefs and ideas that pupils already have, ideas which might well be influenced by public debates, often characterised by c...