Nexus researching church toddler groups
Research report
Casson, A., Pittaway, A., Woolley, M., Watts, T., Clemmey, K., Kemp, N. and Bowie, B. 2024. Nexus researching church toddler groups. Canterbury National Institute for Christian Education Research (NICER).
Authors | Casson, A., Pittaway, A., Woolley, M., Watts, T., Clemmey, K., Kemp, N. and Bowie, B. |
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Type | Research report |
Abstract | The Headlines This unique research project revealed fascinating insights into the spiritual flourishing of very young children and how this is nourished within church toddler groups in England. The findings have uncovered evidence of very young children exploring self-understanding and the nurturing of relationships with others. We found that church toddler groups contribute to children’s spiritual flourishing through: • Providing an environment that fosters a non-threatening connection with spirituality However, we also found that: |
Keywords | Toddler groups; Spiritual flourshing; Early years; Children |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | National Institute for Christian Education Research (NICER) |
Place of publication | Canterbury |
Page range | 1-24 |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
21 Feb 2024 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 21 Feb 2024 |
Funder | Douglas Trust |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Open |
References | Casson, A.; Woolley, M.; Pittaway, A.; Watts, T.; Kemp, N.; Bowie, R.A.; Clemmey, K.; Aantjes, R. Paying Attention to the Spiritual Flourishing of Young Children in Church Toddler Groups: A Scoping Study Evaluating the Feasibility of a Research Study in This Context. Religions 2023, 14, 236. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14020236 |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/97272/nexus-researching-church-toddler-groups
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