ABSTRACT

Ideological and educational-political aspects of the link between language and faith—especially between Global English and Christianity—is a topic of growing interest in the field of English language teaching. This book explores the possible role and impact of teachers’ and students’ faith in the English language classroom. Bringing together studies representing a diversity of experiences and perspectives on the philosophies, purposes, practices, and theories of the interrelationship of Christianity and language learning and teaching, it is on the front line in providing empirical data that offers firm insights into the actual role that faith plays in various aspects of the language learning/teaching experience. By adding a data-based dimension, the volume contributes to the cultivation of valid research methods and innovative ways to analyze and interpret studies of the intersection of Christian faith and the practice of teaching and learning language.

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part |82 pages

Christian Faith and Language Teacher Identity

chapter |20 pages

Called to Teach

The Impact of Faith on Professional Identity Formation of Three Western English Teachers in China

chapter |21 pages

“Forever Changed”

Emerging TESOL Educators' Cultural Learning and Spiritual Formation on a Study Abroad Trip in Myanmar

part |5 pages

Part I Discussion Questions

part |67 pages

Christian Faith and the English Language Learning Context

part |4 pages

Part II Discussion Questions

part |61 pages

Christian Faith, Motivation, and L2 Learning Process

part |3 pages

Part III Discussion Questions

part |39 pages

Resources and Conclusions

chapter |32 pages

A Working Bibliography

Faith and Language Teaching

chapter |6 pages

Conclusion

Faith and SLA: An Emerging Area of Inquiry