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Hamman, Jaco J.

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“…In this foundational epoch of the Biblical narrative, we are depicted as infants getting our hands dirty in God's garden, where the task of gardening is no chore. 571 In the image of our divine architect, our cultural work may be an act of wisdom at play. 572 This educational vision celebrates beauty, art, imagination, music and dance, all under the aegis of the singing Creator.…”

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Schools, scripture and secularisation: a Christian theological argument for the incorporation of sacred texts within Australian public education

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This thesis concerns the purpose of education, and the role of Scriptures therein, centred on the Australian Curriculum. Through ACARA's (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority) commitment to "equity and excellence", the telos of this curriculum is the formation of students who are "successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens". The Shaping of the Australian Curriculum documents offer a vision of youth who can "make sense of the world" and "work together toward the common good". Working from a practical theology paradigm, the question animating this thesis is,

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