The importance of aesthetics in theological education: a philosophical reading of the recent discussions in the Turkish case


ATAY R.

5th International Conference on New Horizons in Education (INTE), Paris, Fransa, 25 - 27 Haziran 2014, cilt.174, ss.1255-1261 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 174
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.01.745
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Paris
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Fransa
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1255-1261
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Theological education, curriculum, aesthetics, fine arts, religion, Turkey
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

When the quality of theological education is discussed within the theological circles, the problem mostly focuses on the ability of the graduates in terms of their ability to read, comprehend and interpret the religious texts. The implied conclusion is that they possess none of these outcomes; thus the curricula need be strengthened in that aspect. However, the most important point missing in the discussion is the aesthetic aspect of the theological curriculum, since the service provided by the theology graduates is aimed at humanity in general and aesthetics is the mian bond in human relations, especially religious. The paper will try to explain how and why aesthetics can play a vital role in theological education not only on the services provided but also in daily social relations of human beings. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.