This substantial book has just been published by the National Institute for Education in Australia. However the issues discussed are equally timely & relevant to the British situation, & introduce some very significant new ideas.'After half a century of Christian schooling in Australia , has the movement matured or lost its way? Both answers are probably correct.We have grown in our understanding of what it means to have schools that embody the radical nature of the Gospel>We are also painfully aware of the gap between rhetoric & reality.
This book is a timely reminder of the reasons for Christian schooling. Although they remain the same as they were for the pioneers, we now have a greater awarenss of the many constraints that hinder us inpursuing the vision. The contributors from many parts of the world, seek to discuss these constraints & challenges, pointing the way to faithfulness in our time.
There are no easy answers in this book & you wont find trite promotion for Christian schools. There is honest wrestling with the cultural issues of our while remembering the heritage that has been entrusted to us. How does the Bible inform our approach to postmodernism, indigenous education, pedagogy, public values, science & literature? What role can parents realistically play in modern education ? How can we remain distinctive & yet be relevant & heard in our culture?
Who should read this book? It should be read by those who have an inkling that authentic Christian schooling ids still worth the struggle. It should be read by those who sense that education from a biblical perspective is still relevant in the Kingdom of God. It should be read by those who long to see the Lordship of Jesus proclaimed over 'all things''.
Contributors include Richard Edlin, Michael Goheen, Ian Lambert, Stewart Fowler, Chris Gousmett & others.
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