ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1978, introduces readers to the topic of the philosophy of religious education in a way which demands little philosophical expertise on their part. It puts forward a particular theory of religious education in such a way that most of the major questions are faced and sufficient answers given to enable readers to examine the theory critically, and so further the development of philosophy and education.

chapter 1|21 pages

Aims of religious education

chapter 2|24 pages

Education, conversion and edification

chapter 3|21 pages

The religious dimension of personal life

chapter 4|38 pages

Intellectual understanding

chapter 5|29 pages

Religious understanding

chapter 6|36 pages

Teaching religion