Edre515 Paper

Sitting in a classroom filled with several maps of the world, vast spines of colorful books, and watching the clock hit the next hour, there is nothing more that a seven-year-old would rather do than be stuck sitting in a desk for eight hours of the day. Looking back to when I was young and learning about the history and background of the church, I was illiterate. According to Bud Heckman’s definition, “religious literacy is the understanding of the profound role that religions plays in human social, cultural, and political life in both contemporary and historical contexts” (2).  Learning about religion seemed

Education now - Catholic schools have adopted a style of education, which now involves stimulating, and challenging students to understand tradition and think critically, based on the new understanding of modern history, sociology and sciences. They are encouraged to go out into the community and express their religious ideals through

Pope Francis once said, “An education in the fullness of humanity should be the defining feature of Catholic schools.” To me, this sentiment sums up why a Catholic education is so important for many reasons. I have attended many different types of schools: public, private, Catholic and homeschool as a result of my father’s career in the military. However, only my experiences at Catholic schools provide me with a truly well-rounded education because, at Catholic schools, I receive the opportunity to learn about the amazing gift of God’s love every day during school hours. I love studying Scripture and seeing ways in which God is present in our lives. It is such a special experience to be able to do that in a school environment where you can really learn the fundamentals of our faith, as well as experiencing many different aspects of our Catholic faith, from prayer to Mass as a part of

The question of whether or not religion should be taught in public schools has been an ongoing debate among parents and teachers for decades. In the article “Religion and Education: The Pitfalls of Engaging a Complex Issue” Martin E. Marty and Jonathan Moore express their views on the matter. They express that religion in public schools could potentially bring conflict to families. They also support the other scenario that religion classes would inform students of the different beliefs of the people they will meet throughout their lives. Religion in the public school system is still an ongoing debate, one that needs to be resolved. The children that will be affected by the outcome of this debate are the future leaders of America, therefore, we should not take this decision lightly. Children everywhere and in all schools need to be taught about different religions so they can make a firm stand for what they believe in.

Coming to public highs school from the christian missionary community school was taking a step into a new world. I encountered individuals with the different social philosophy and ideals, some of the ideas appeared unfamiliar as if it was foreign. Interacting with the fellow classmates and the teachers introduced me to the world, taught me to protect my own beliefs and embrace fresh ideas. Day by day, Kealakehe made me into a listener with a strong ground from a stubborn strong head. In Kealakehe High School, a home of the students from the various background, it is simply impossible

In reading Huebner’s The Lure of the Transcendent, I now understand how he is relating religion in education to the act of conversion. He also discusses the language of love, the concept of love, the excitement and anticipation we have as teachers and well as what the students will also experience. He feels that competency and discipline have replaced care in schools, and I agree 100% with him.

This religion consists of the belief in one God and one God only as well as purity of the soul of its members. Although some may believe the Catholic Church does not have a unique culture, the religion has shown a very active role in society as it is easily the largest religion internationally and is often associated with education. During the residential school era, the Catholic Church was as active in youth education as it ever had been and believed this association with education could strengthen the faith. The system of education used was “strict and efficient” (Hanson) and similar to the native ways, practiced worship, prayer, charity, and tradition. Overall the mentality and history of this religion may be different to that of native ways, however, when analyzed well enough it is difficult to not see the many hidden

The article, “Give Us this Day Our Daily Lesson”, is about the issues between two different schools, the Catholic schools and public schools, involving their distinctive ways of teachings and the privileges received from the government in term of funding. The article states the conflicts between both schools and provides solutions for minimizing these issues. Today’s society largely revolves around Catholic faith which explains the vast number of Catholic churches, and the enhanced support received from the government to Catholic schools. Catholic schools are programmed to be able to accommodate to non-Catholic students and compensate for their religious beliefs as well. For instance, students have the choice to take a religion course where

Catholic Schools are educational institutions that are devoted to teaching and developing young individuals under the faith and guidance of Jesus Christ (Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia, 2009). Central to the vision of Catholic schools is the belief that Jesus is in the heart of all young Catholic believers (CECWA, 2009). Therefore in order to fulfil the mission and proclaim the gospel students are required to learn about how to live out the life that God intended through the lessons of Jesus Christ (CECWA, 2009). This paper aims to outline unique features that distinguish Catholic education from that of other educational institutions through linking peer-reviewed sources to a school based analysis. The school that will be

The first catholic school was started in 1845 by two lay people Mary and Michael Bourke. Now 200 years later catholic education is taught to 74,000 students in over 150 schools. This is due to a major change that occurred in the 1960s and 1970s, population growth, increased reputation and the formation of systems in catholic schools. (bne.catholic.edu.au) Catholic education is regulated by the Archbishop through Archdiocesan guidelines for religious education. Many people support and live their lives through catholic religion.

Catholic educations have been better people for around 175 years now. It will benefit you through out your life socially and spiritually and will teach you the benefits of contributing to your community and world around you. A Catholic education is different in beneficial ways to public systems, this is done by giving you a unique education about everyday situations around you they can help you better yourself by contributing to them to help others in need. Catholic education has been an important part of Australian education for over 175 years. A Catholic education can offer not only your child, but your family an outstanding development to fulfil lives interracially, spiritually, physically, morally and emotionally.

Under each common argument, for every source included, I summarize the argument and how it addresses my puzzle. Immediately after the brief summary, I acknowledge the accomplishments of the existing literature and also critique the weaknesses of each argument. The primary shortcoming for all the existing arguments is that they don’t consider alternative options for the decline of Catholic education. I also include a recommendation for each argument found in every group. Once I analyze the existing literature in relation to my puzzle, I then present my

Education plus God equals success. While this statement is true, the job of incorporating the truth about God into everything taught is becoming increasingly more difficult. Schultz charted public education’s view of reality, truth and value throughout the history of the United States to show how an unbiblical worldview has increasingly taken hold of society, the educational system and

“Spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical developments are essential aspects of religious education and should be clearly identifiable” (Welsh Assembly Government, 2008, 10).

In this essay, I am going to discuss religious education under various topic headings including R.E and the R.E teacher, World Religions and morality and ethics. Through attending lectures and seminars, I have learned a lot about the Religious Education system in Ireland and further afield. Furthermore, in my reflective journal, I have reflected on a world of possibilities of what religion means to me. Throughout the year, my opinions on certain topics has changed, or has strengthen and I feel the reflective journal has helped me. In the essay, I am hoping to include reflections, readings and my experiences from the lectures and seminars to discover the various of topics.