RT Article
T1 Culture and Online Theological Education: The Democratization of Education or a New Imperialism?
JF Christian education journal
VO 20
IS 3
SP 378
OP 398
A1 Ott, Craig 1952-
LA English
PB Sage Publications
YR 2023
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1886418659
AB In recent years, there has been an explosion of online theological education programs. Such programs have opened new and diverse learning opportunities to many who otherwise have few options. In this regard, they could be considered democratizing. However, these programs might be viewed as imperialistic in that they advance foreign theological agendas and control. They seldom consider the challenges of cultural diversity and context of international learners. Furthermore, institutional goals of increasing enrollment and efficiency may overshadow the best interest of learners and learning effectiveness. Several recommendations are offered to reduce foreign dominance and promote the empowerment of diverse learners.
K1 educational imperialism
K1 democratization of education
K1 Distance learning
K1 Online theological education
DO 10.1177/07398913241234928