Was Jesus a fence sitter? How Christian teachers can negotiate conservatism and liberalism in the Twenty-first Century learning environment

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2021-12-22

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If there was ever a time in history when Christian teachers needed to present their students with a balanced view of what is happening in the world around them, it is right now. The world is a confusing place and is changing every day in ways we could not have imagined only a few years ago. This chapter presents a case for a Christian approach to teaching and learning that aims to conserve many Christian beliefs and traditions that have served us well over many years. It also challenges us to be open-minded enough to adapt our biblical principles to a changing culture. The overriding theme is, as a teacher, what would Jesus do?

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Kilgour, P. W. (2021). Was Jesus a fence sitter? How Christian teachers can negotiate conservatism and liberalism in the Twenty-first Century learning environment. In B. Christian, & P. Kilgour (Eds.), Revealing Jesus in the learning environment: Evidence and Impact. (pp.15-29). Avondale Academic Press.

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Revealing Jesus in the Learning Environment: Evidence and Impact pp.15-29

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