Just Released!
Posted on 12 December 2011
New Perspectives on Anglican Education
This book was born out of a challenge from Archbishop Peter Jensen in his 2009 Isaac Armitage Lecture - “Is there such a thing as Anglican Education?” A group of educators, theologians and academics was formed to explore the question. In doing so we have tried to draw on the best that there is to offer from the fields of education, philosophy, humanities and the social sciences, always grounded in our understanding of the Bible. From very early on we concluded that we needed to seek wisdom in three key areas:
Why? Knowing what our priorities and purposes should be in raising children, nurturing them in the faith and teaching them the skills they need for life.
What? Seeking knowledge of what these priorities and purposes mean for the things we teach.
How? Making wise and informed choices each day about schooling, curriculum and pedagogy?
Our interim conclusion is that Anglican education should be different, not just in the results we achieve, but in how the very institution is used redemptively by God. Our belief is that this should be seen in the lives of the students, the families associated with the school, and in the impact of the school on wider community. We encourage you to read this first instalment and join us in addressing the issues raised.
To purchase a copy of this newly released book, email info@aec.edu.au and include your name and address details. We will forward a copy of New Perspectives on Anglican Education and an invoice as soon as possible.
(Please Note: the AEC office will be closed from Christmas Eve and will re-open on Monday, 16 January 2012. If you order a copy of 'New Perspectives on Anglican Education' during this period we will forward a copy to you once the office has re-opened.)
