Academic rigor in Christian schools: The academic effect of Bible courses and integration of faith and learning in secondary education

This study analyzes the correlation between required years of Bible courses and academic rigor at select private Christian schools. These findings, derived from the author's doctoral research, show a threshold of under 4 years of required Bible courses for optimal academic perception among thes...

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Main Author: Horner, Jeffrey M (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing [2019]
In: International journal of Christianity & education
Year: 2020, Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 199-217
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
KBQ North America
KDG Free church
RF Christian education; catechetics
Further subjects:B Christian curriculum
B Christian Schools
B Academic Rigor
B integration of faith and learning
B CESA
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Summary:This study analyzes the correlation between required years of Bible courses and academic rigor at select private Christian schools. These findings, derived from the author's doctoral research, show a threshold of under 4 years of required Bible courses for optimal academic perception among these schools. This threshold correlates with a medium to strong effect size and demonstrates a tension between academic strength and integration of faith and learning. This finding calls attention to Christian schools' need to examine their priorities as both Christian and academic institutions. Theological and practical implications include extensions of the doctrine of sovereignty and curricular design.
ISSN:2056-998X
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of Christianity & education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/2056997119882027