CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN A SECULAR DEMOCRACY. BALANCING SECULAR CITIZENSHIP AND SACRED BELIEF
Christian Education in a Secular Democracy. Balancing Secular Citizenship and Sacred Belief

Summary/Abstract: The essay examines the challenges and opportunities that Christian education faces in balancing religious teachings with the demands of secular democratic values. It explores how Christian schools nurture students in Christian virtues, while equipping them to participate actively and responsibly in a pluralistic, but democratic, society. It also points to the role of the curriculum design, dialogical teaching, and civic engagement in integrating Christian virtues with civic responsibilities. By analyzing these pedagogical strategies, the essay argues that Christian education can train and prepare individuals, who are committed to their faith, but also are well-prepared for life in a secular democracy.

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