Brokenness and Grace - (Studies in Reformed Theology) (Paperback)

About the Book

Sin and brokenness have been ousted from our contemporary educational paradigm. This volume, written by a variety of experts, challenges this paradigm and shows how brokenness is not only indispensably tied to education, but also a fruitful part of education.

Book Synopsis

In an era where contemporary education often neglects the complexities of brokenness, evil, and sin, this volume offers a pioneering examination of these concepts through a theological lens. Roel Kuiper and Bram de Muynck curate contributions from distinguished scholars across pedagogy, psychology, philosophy, and theology to reintegrate notions of grace, forgiveness, and hope into educational discourse. Addressing manifestations of evil and suffering within educational settings, this interdisciplinary work provides educators with theoretical and practical frameworks to enhance human flourishing. By bridging historical and contemporary perspectives, this book seeks to enrich educational theory and practice with profound, holistic approaches to human formation.

About the Author

Roel Kuiper studied History and Philosophy at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He was a Christian Philosophy professor at Erasmus University (1998-2014) and has authored many works on Social and Educational Philosophy. He leads the Center of Expertise on Education and Identity.
Bram de Muynck is professor of Education at the Theological University of Apeldoorn, at Driestar University, Gouda the Netherlands and at NLA University College, Oslo/Bergen, Norway. He published on a variety of pedagogical topics, with an emphasis on the relationship between theology and pedagogy and formative practices in education.