Questions open to infinity and the legitimacy of wonder in university curricula

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Bowie, Robert A. and Norman, R. 2021. Questions open to infinity and the legitimacy of wonder in university curricula. Journal of Religious Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40839-021-00146-6
AuthorsBowie, Robert A. and Norman, R.
Abstract

Drawing on the work of prominent atheists and theists, this article argues that any genuinely comprehensive vision of education should include space on the curriculum for subjects such as Theology. Theology is an example of a subject which pushes questioning to infinity, thereby allowing for insight, potential discovery and wonder. The article identifies problems in education systems framed by narrow learning outcomes. These unduly limit the scope for legitimate enquiry and restrict the reach of education. Scholars from a range of disciplines with differing worldviews make a case for a more open educational ambition.

KeywordsWonder; Infinity; Curriculum; Universities
Year2021
JournalJournal of Religious Education
PublisherSpringer
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/s40839-021-00146-6
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The primacy of dignity and human rights education
Bowie, R. A. 2011. The primacy of dignity and human rights education. PhD Thesis University of Kent / Canterbury Christ Church University Faculty of Education
Human rights and religion in the English secondary RE curriculum
Bowie, R. A. 2011. Human rights and religion in the English secondary RE curriculum. Journal of Beliefs & Values: Studies in Religion & Education. 32 (3), pp. 269-280. https://doi.org/10.1080/13617672.2011.627674
How theology can be made simpler
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Abelard's legacy: why theology is not faith seeking understanding
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Sexual symbolism, religious language and the ambiguity of the spirit: associative themes in Anglican poetry and philosophy
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Methodius and methodologies: ways of reading third-century Christian sexual symbolism
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How green is your god?
Bowie, R. A. 2009. How green is your god?
PGCE secondary provision and the new curriculum
Bowie, R. A. 2009. PGCE secondary provision and the new curriculum.
AQA Religious Studies A2: ethics: student's book
Bowie, R. A. 2009. AQA Religious Studies A2: ethics: student's book. Cheltenham, UK Nelson Thornes.
AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Roman Catholicism: Ethics
Bowie, R. A. 2009. AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Roman Catholicism: Ethics. Cheltenham, UK Nelson Thornes.
AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity: Ethics
Bowie, R. A. 2009. AQA GCSE Religious Studies A: Christianity: Ethics. Cheltenham, UK Nelson Thornes.
AQA religious studies AS ethics: student's book
Bowie, R. A. 2008. AQA religious studies AS ethics: student's book. Cheltenham Nelson Thornes.
Environmental ethics
Bowie, R. A. 2008. Environmental ethics.
Thinking about ethics in RE learning
Bowie, R. A. 2007. Thinking about ethics in RE learning.
Dignity, religion, education
Bowie, R. A. 2007. Dignity, religion, education.
Getting published
Bowie, R. A. 2005. Getting published. RE-Net, Canterbury Christ Church University.
Contemporary life stances and education for sustainable development
Bowie, R. A. 2005. Contemporary life stances and education for sustainable development. Canterbury RE-Net, Canterbury Christ Church University.
Philosophy of religion and religious ethics AS/AA2 for OCR study guide
Bowie, R. A. 2004. Philosophy of religion and religious ethics AS/AA2 for OCR study guide. Cheltenham Nelson Thornes.
Ethical studies
Bowie, R. A. 2004. Ethical studies. Cheltenham Nelson Thornes.
Texts and teachers: the practice guide
Bowie, R. A. and Clemmey, K. 2000. Texts and teachers: the practice guide. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.
Texts and teachers: the findings report
Bowie, R. A. 2000. Texts and teachers: the findings report. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.