Faith and secularisation in religious colleges and universities

This book is a detailed study of higher education institutions affiliated to particular religions. It considers the debates surrounding academic freedom, institutional governance, educational policy, mission and identity together with institutions' relations with the state and their wider commu...

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Other Authors: Arthur, James, 1957, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Taylor & Francis 2006
2006.
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Summary:This book is a detailed study of higher education institutions affiliated to particular religions. It considers the debates surrounding academic freedom, institutional governance, educational policy, mission and identity together with institutions' relations with the state and their wider communities. A wide range of institutions are examined, including: Christian, Islamic and Jewish universities in the US, Europe and the Middle East. Essentially, this volume questions whether such institutions can be both religious and a 'university' and also considers the appropriate role of
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Physical Description:1 online resource (193 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781134241118
9781134241125
9781280542879
9786610542871
9780203007440