1st Edition
A Christian Education in the Virtues Character Formation and Human Flourishing
By James Arthur
Copyright 2021
200 Pages
by
Routledge
200 Pages
by
Routledge
A Christian Education in the Virtues examines the connection between human nature and human flourishing. It draws on ancient and medieval sources to explore the formation of the person based on a Christian anthropology, emphasising the communal nature of the virtuous life and provides a richer approach to the question of contemporary character education.
The book argues that the only way to... Read more
Introduction
- Character Formation and Theological Challenges
- Christian Anthropology and Aristotle’s Character Ethics
- Thomism and Christian Moral Character
- Christian Character and Pedagogical Virtue Education
- Integral Human Development and Christian Character Education
- A Theological Framework for Character Formation
Conclusion
Biography
James Arthur is Professor of Education and Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham, UK. He is the author of numerous books relating to character education.
'A must-read game-changer for all who seek human flourishing.'
Professor Mark Pike, Principal Investigator of ‘Narnian Virtues'
