Engaged Teaching in Theology and Religion

by Renee K. Harrison, Jennie S. Knight

Overview

This book guides scholars and teachers of theology and religion through a process of self-reflection that leads to intentional, transformative teaching, dialogue, and reform in theological education and religious studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781137468130
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	10/21/2015
Edition description:	1st ed. 2015
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Author Renee K. Harrison: Renee K. Harrison is Assistant Professor of African American and U.S. Religious History at Howard University School of Divinity, USA. Author Jennie S. Knight: Jennie S. Knight is the Director of Engaged Teaching at Guilford College, USA.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Why Do We Teach?
PART I: SELF
2. The Teaching Self: Authority through Authenticity
3. The Teaching Self and the Name Game
4. The Practice of Self
PART II: PEDAGOGY
5. Teaching Matters
6. Open Pedagogy: The Bank is Closed
7. Practices of Engaged Pedagogy
PART III: CONTENT
8. Content that Connects
9. Content that Opens Us to Other Ways of Knowing
10. Practices for Integrating Content that Awakens
PART IV: COMMUNITY
11. Community Engaged Education
12. Community: Turning Theory Into Action
13. The Practice of Community
Notes

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'This book conveys a depth of scholarship and shared know-how that is much needed in theological education. The theoretical explanation is enriched and vivified by personal reflection and suggestions of practice.' - Nancy Lynne Westfield, Drew University, USA

Editorial Reviews

In this volume Renee K. Harrison and Jennie S. Knight reflect on personal experiences in the classroom, explore pedagogical theory, and provide examples of applied practices to create a map of the key elements of engaged pedagogy. … For those who prize transformative pedagogy, this volume weaves the best of theory and practice in teaching theology and religion – accessibly, comprehensively, and indeed engagingly. Highly recommended for undergraduate, seminary, and graduate teachers alike.” (Krista E. Hughes, Wabash Center, wabash.edu, August, 2016)

From the Publisher