Friendship: Context and Content of Christian Religious Education.

Shields, David

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Publication Date: 1996

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Friendship: Context and Content of Christian Religious Education.

Shields, David

Religious Education, v91 n1 p104-21 Win 1996

Discusses the characteristics and benefits of friendship, not only as a central metaphor for the individual/church relationship, but also as a strategy and guide for the church, the individual, and the community. Identifies the four components of friendship as a shared story, embodied love, committed reciprocity, and a shared vision. (MJP)

Descriptors: Context Effect, Friendship, Helping Relationship, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Peer Relationship, Prosocial Behavior, Rapport, Religion Studies, Religious Education, Religious Factors, Sharing Behavior, Social Behavior, Social Life, Trust (Psychology)

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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