A Theology of Dissaffection in Education

Aileen Barclay

Aileen Barclay lectures part time in Educational Studies in the School of Education at the University of Aberdeen.  She has had a long association with State Education as a teacher and manager, particularly in the field of Inclusive Educational Practice.  Her research interests lie in exploring the theological implications of school disaffection in a system that often challenges fundamental Christian views and beliefs. Currently, she is completing a PhD in practical Theology entitled, “Bring the Children Home: An educator of the cross reflects on school disaffection.  The thesis sets out to engage with the question: what does faithful Christian discipleship mean for Christian educators working with the important public issue of School disaffection?

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