Relationships between Christian Schools and the State : A Comparative Analysis for Five sub-Saharan African Countries

This article provides a comparative analysis of Christian faith-based schooling in five African countries, including data on the proportions of faith-based schools, financing models, and forms of organization vis-à-vis the state. The case studies represent different forms and models. In all of the c...

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Main Authors: Scheunpfluga, Annette, Wenz, Mark, Rubindamayugi, Mimii Brown, Lutswambac, Jean Kasereka, Njobatid, Frederick, Nyiramanae, Christine, Mutabazi, Samuel, Njoyaf, Claude Ernest, Raharijaonag, Onja, Wodonh, Quentin
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Published: Taylor and Francis 2022
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spelling okr-10986-370072022-02-23T05:10:39Z Relationships between Christian Schools and the State : A Comparative Analysis for Five sub-Saharan African Countries Scheunpfluga, Annette Wenz, Mark Rubindamayugi, Mimii Brown Lutswambac, Jean Kasereka Njobatid, Frederick Nyiramanae, Christine Mutabazi, Samuel Njoyaf, Claude Ernest Raharijaonag, Onja Wodonh, Quentin CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PROTESTANT SCHOOLS AFRICA REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FUNDING GOVERNMENT POLICY This article provides a comparative analysis of Christian faith-based schooling in five African countries, including data on the proportions of faith-based schools, financing models, and forms of organization vis-à-vis the state. The case studies represent different forms and models. In all of the countries, at least one in six schools is run by a church. Christian churches do not see themselves as ‘private schools’ but as public providers working for the public common good. Faith-based schools contribute not only to making sure that children go to school and learn while in school, but also to sharing ideals ranging from social justice and equity, to peace and democracy, and social participation and inclusion. The article concludes with some reflections on future challenges for faith-based schools, mainly related to their funding and the lack of data to assess challenges and opportunities. 2022-02-22T15:21:25Z 2022-02-22T15:21:25Z 2022-01-28 Journal Article International Studies in Catholic Education 1942-2539 http://hdl.handle.net/10986/37007 CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo World Bank Taylor and Francis Publications & Research :: Journal Article South Asia Africa South Africa
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topic CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
PROTESTANT SCHOOLS
AFRICA
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
FUNDING
GOVERNMENT POLICY
spellingShingle CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
PROTESTANT SCHOOLS
AFRICA
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
FUNDING
GOVERNMENT POLICY
Scheunpfluga, Annette
Wenz, Mark
Rubindamayugi, Mimii Brown
Lutswambac, Jean Kasereka
Njobatid, Frederick
Nyiramanae, Christine
Mutabazi, Samuel
Njoyaf, Claude Ernest
Raharijaonag, Onja
Wodonh, Quentin
Relationships between Christian Schools and the State : A Comparative Analysis for Five sub-Saharan African Countries
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Africa
South Africa
description This article provides a comparative analysis of Christian faith-based schooling in five African countries, including data on the proportions of faith-based schools, financing models, and forms of organization vis-à-vis the state. The case studies represent different forms and models. In all of the countries, at least one in six schools is run by a church. Christian churches do not see themselves as ‘private schools’ but as public providers working for the public common good. Faith-based schools contribute not only to making sure that children go to school and learn while in school, but also to sharing ideals ranging from social justice and equity, to peace and democracy, and social participation and inclusion. The article concludes with some reflections on future challenges for faith-based schools, mainly related to their funding and the lack of data to assess challenges and opportunities.
format Journal Article
author Scheunpfluga, Annette
Wenz, Mark
Rubindamayugi, Mimii Brown
Lutswambac, Jean Kasereka
Njobatid, Frederick
Nyiramanae, Christine
Mutabazi, Samuel
Njoyaf, Claude Ernest
Raharijaonag, Onja
Wodonh, Quentin
author_facet Scheunpfluga, Annette
Wenz, Mark
Rubindamayugi, Mimii Brown
Lutswambac, Jean Kasereka
Njobatid, Frederick
Nyiramanae, Christine
Mutabazi, Samuel
Njoyaf, Claude Ernest
Raharijaonag, Onja
Wodonh, Quentin
author_sort Scheunpfluga, Annette
title Relationships between Christian Schools and the State : A Comparative Analysis for Five sub-Saharan African Countries
title_short Relationships between Christian Schools and the State : A Comparative Analysis for Five sub-Saharan African Countries
title_full Relationships between Christian Schools and the State : A Comparative Analysis for Five sub-Saharan African Countries
title_fullStr Relationships between Christian Schools and the State : A Comparative Analysis for Five sub-Saharan African Countries
title_full_unstemmed Relationships between Christian Schools and the State : A Comparative Analysis for Five sub-Saharan African Countries
title_sort relationships between christian schools and the state : a comparative analysis for five sub-saharan african countries
publisher Taylor and Francis
publishDate 2022
url http://hdl.handle.net/10986/37007
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