The Promises and Problems of Ethnography in Religious Education.

Webb-Mitchell, Brett

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ERIC Number: EJ456485

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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The Promises and Problems of Ethnography in Religious Education.

Webb-Mitchell, Brett

Religious Education, v87 n2 p246-58 Spr 1992

Describes a case study of the views of three Sunday school teachers. Reports that the teachers' attitudes on faith and educational goals differed. Discusses ethnographic research and how it should be used in religious education. Reviews some of the promises and problems of ethnographic research in religious education. (SG)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Case Studies, Christianity, Educational Objectives, Ethnography, Qualitative Research, Religious Education, Research Methodology, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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