Doctoral Thesis
Some implications of new creation theology for christian school curriculum
Professional Doctorate, Murdoch University
2015
Abstract
The study notes that much curriculum theory in the public domain is constrained by a materialist understanding of the person, prompting a focus on economic objectives and treating persons as human capital in a consumer culture. Examples are identified in current public curriculum in Australia. It is also noted that many purportedly Christian schools, in complying with state-prescribed minima, seem to fall short of offering an effective counter to this reductionist perspective.
An alternative perspective is hypothesised, drawing on the New Creation Theology exemplified by N. T. Wright, particularly in its approach to human personhood and human destiny, as implied in the narrative of human history moving towards the ultimate renewal of heaven and earth.
Details
- Title
- Some implications of new creation theology for christian school curriculum
- Authors/Creators
- Lindsay Graieg
- Contributors
- Brian Hill (Supervisor)Lisa Carey (Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Murdoch University; Professional Doctorate
- Identifiers
- 991005543752307891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Doctoral Thesis
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