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The five‐year itch: Motivational factors that influence the career decisions of early career teachers in England

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Teacher retention in England continues to be in a state of decline, with early career teachers (ECTs) most at risk of leaving the profession. High attrition rates create an unstable and unsustainable workforce, which negatively affects the educational development of young people. The purpose of this paper was to explore the career‐related push
Thomas Procter‐Legg   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pastoral care (Seelsorge) and spiritual care in Germany

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2017
In German-speaking countries the term spiritual care becomes more and more popular, not only in the realm of palliative care but also amongst pastoral care takers.
Constanze Thierfelder
doaj   +1 more source

Missional Churches in Secular Societies: Theology Consults Sociology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The church is missionary by nature. But what about public church mission in secular societies? Furious religion mobilizing against rebarbative secularity? Withdrawal to seek exemplary perfection?
Hughson, Thomas
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School spaces of dissensus: Protecting sexualities education in anti‐gender, anti‐Muslim and de‐democratising times

open access: yesThe Curriculum Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper examines the intensified conflict over sexualities education curricula brought about by anti‐(trans)gender and anti‐Muslim policy and political discourse transnationally. Backlash against inclusive sexualities education has taken shape across several policy territories, driven in part by de‐democratising right‐wing populist ...
James Sutton   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rediscovering ‘disciplemaking’ and the role of faith-sharing

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2019
According to the Gospel of Matthew, disciplemaking seems to be the signature mark of faithful disciples of Jesus the Christ (cf. Mt 28:18–20). Van Aarde refers to this, with reference to Von Harnack and Lohmeyer as the manifesto of the church, being on ...
Malan Nel, W.J. Schoeman
doaj   +1 more source

Induced abortion in the world: 1. Perception of abortion throughout the centuries and by religions

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Induced abortion has religious, moral, and cultural dimensions that place it at the center of major ethical debates. The interest of women caught in the middle of this never‐ending controversy requires that a dialogue replaces current confrontation.
Giuseppe Benagiano   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A family support model for enhancing the well-being and work performance of Christians in managerial positions

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2018
This article is based on a PhD study entitled: ‘Wellbeing and work performance of Christians in managerial positions: A Namibian case study’. The main aim of the study was to find out if there is a correlation between the well-being and work performance ...
Florence Matsveru   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Acting authentically: Using play to cultivate authentic interrelating in role performance

open access: yesJournal of Organizational Behavior, EarlyView.
Summary Research is increasingly demonstrating that authenticity and human connection are fundamental and interrelated human needs. However, organizational roles often constrain authenticity and connection in workplace interactions, especially roles that are highly scripted.
Lyndon E. Garrett
wiley   +1 more source

Sexual violence against children and youth: Exploring the role of congregations in addressing the protection of young girls on the Cape Flats

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2018
The Children’s Institute, a research arm of the University of Cape Town, reports that 18.5 million children live in South Africa. The institute’s vision is for ‘A society in which children are valued, nurtured and protected; their rights are realised ...
Shantelle Weber, Nadine Bowers-DuToit
doaj   +1 more source

Feeding the Flock: The Role of the Revenue Portfolio in the Financial Growth of Congregations and Religious Organizations

open access: yesNonprofit Management and Leadership, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There have been fewer population‐level studies of religious organization revenues compared to other nonprofit organizations. This discrepancy is due to the exemption of houses of worship from filing the U.S. Form 990, which is the basis for most nonprofit financial analysis in academic literature.
Elizabeth A. M. Searing   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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