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Effects of Constructive Controversy in Theological Education
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Poterek, Carolyn L.; Stevahn, Laurie – AERA Online Paper Repository, 2017
This study examined constructive controversy in theological education, an application area yet unstudied. It investigated (a) the feasibility of controversy for grappling with theological/ethical issues, (b) whether complex thinking was enhanced, (c) whether social interaction was positive, and (d) advantages/disadvantages for use in…
Descriptors: Theological Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Cooperative Learning, Church Related Colleges