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Pedagogiczne implikacje antropologii teologicznej
The Pedagogical Implications of Theological Anthropology

Author(s): Mateusz M. Mazurek
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: anthropology; family; upbringing; Christianity; responsibility

Summary/Abstract: The author claims that the theological conceptions of humans, even though they are empirically unverifiable (just as is the case with all theology), can be inspiring for pedagogical theory and practice. According to the author, among the most important and inspiring theological statements we can indicate the creation of the human soul directly by God.Understanding and treating people as directly created by Infinite Love suggests that interpersonal relations (love) are the most important things in a human life. This perspective enables the construction of an appropriate hierarchy of aims, objectives and instruments in upbringing and education. The ability to create deep, lasting, interpersonal relationships should be treated as the most important aim of upbringing. One should never forget that interpersonal relationships are a crucial factor (we may even say the most important instrument) in education. Paying too much attention to technological conditions and information technology tools in education, while disregarding more important issues such as the personality of teacher/educator, would be a grave error.

  • Issue Year: 23/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 19-36
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English, Polish