Bøker av Professor Julian (Bishop Grosseteste University Stern

The book presents a thematic analysis of various aspects of solitude, silence and loneliness, from the ancient world to the present day, explored thematically with consideration to the links between aloneness to other social and political issues. The themes include exile (expulsion from a community), ecstasy (getting 'out of oneself') and enstasy (being comfortable within oneself), to the Romantic idea of the artist as solitary. There is work on aloneness in and through nature, especially the importance of natural settings for positive experiences of solitude. A central theme is alienation and its emotions, with the idea of loneliness and the rejected self being a more modern experience. Modernism and postmodernism presented new forms of solitude in the twentieth century, and more recently there have been attempts to 'recover' the self, through therapeutic uses of the arts. All of these types and experiences of aloneness are seen through the lenses of artistic, literary and musical forms of expression, as aloneness is not only explored and articulated through these art forms, but is in many ways created through these art forms.

Covers the main aspects of teaching RE in mainstream classroom settings. Drawing on research, this guide is intended for RE teachers.

The link between schools and religions is an area of lively debate. Looking at two challenges of the 21st century - social inclusion and globalization, this book analyses the role that religion can play in fostering communities in schools and its implications for social, cultural and other developments in both national and international contexts.

Gives insight into spirituality within the school environment and the wide ranging influences it has on the parties involved. This monograph draws on empirical evidence from schools across the world to answer key questions such as: What is the spirit of the school? How does it differ from school ethos?

Dealing with parents is often harder than dealing with pupils, and can cause anxiety and distress amongst teachers. Stern offers practical advice on how to involve parents with school life so as to improve relations and thereby alleviating the stress and reduce the teacher's workload.