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ERIC Number: EJ1406444
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1065-6219
EISSN: EISSN-1934-4945
Parables, Pedagogies, and Purpose: A Comparison of the Use of Parables within Godly Play and Examples of UK Evangelical Children's Ministry
Robin Barfield
Journal of Research on Christian Education, v32 n3 p85-98 2023
A comparison of the use of parables within children's ministry practice reveals two very different approaches: Jerome Berryman's Godly Play elevates the role of parables and is open-ended for the child to interpret. Examples of UK evangelical processes are then observed and are seen to make much less use of parables but mediate the intent of those parables through adult interpretation. Evangelical theologies of parables are consulted to determine the coherence of each approach before a comparison and analysis are made.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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