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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Autore principale: Ott, Craig 1952- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Sage Publications 2023
In: Christian education journal
Anno: 2023, Volume: 20, Fascicolo: 3, Pagine: 378-398
Altre parole chiave:B Distance learning
B democratization of education
B educational imperialism
B Online theological education
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Riepilogo: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.
ISSN:2378-525X
Comprende:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/07398913241234928