Culture and Online Theological Education: The Democratization of Education or a New Imperialism?
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 imperiali...
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Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Sage Publications
2023
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Christian education journal
Año: 2023, Volumen: 20, Número: 3, Páginas: 378-398 |
Otras palabras clave: | B
Distance learning
B democratization of education B educational imperialism B Online theological education |
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Sumario: | 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. |
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ISSN: | 2378-525X |
Obras secundarias: | Enthalten in: Christian education journal
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/07398913241234928 |