Critical Realism and Theological Critical Realism Opportunities for Dialogue?

Shipway, Brad

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“…6 Finally, there is Wentzel Van Huyssteen, a theologian, who entered the critical realism debate late and also withdrew to some extent a while ago (See van Huyssteen 1999, 213-21). He at least has to be mentioned here, because he has been well received by one of the first "Bhaskarians" taking note of the Barbour family of critical realism, Brad Shipway (2000). Also John Polkinghorne refers to van Huyssteen shortly (Polkinghorne 1998, 123-24).…”

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“…Opportunities for Dialogue?" (Shipway 2000), an elaboration of a conference paper by Douglas Porpora 12 . There Shipway presents the Barbour family of critical realism, although largely based on the argument of Wentzel van Huyssteen (van Huyssteen 1998;, and only to some extent based on the works of John Polkinghorne (Polkinghorne 1998) and of Alister McGrath (McGrath 1998.…”

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On the Relationship of Ian Barbour's and Roy Bhaskar's Critical Realism

Losch

2016

Journal of Critical Realism

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On the Relationship of Ian Barbour's and Roy Bhaskar's Critical Realism

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2016

Journal of Critical Realism

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“…CR is a very diverse camp and so for the sake of clarity I will draw mainly from Andrew Sayer, a political and economic geographer who, as Kitchin and Tate (2000, 15) illustrate, has “championed the cause of realism within geography,” and from Roy Bhaskar, CR's founder. American scholars of religion should note that the critical realism of Bhaskar is a completely different genre than that of American Theological Critical Realism (see Shipway 2000).…”

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Critical Realism and Religion: Objectivity and the Insider/Outsider Problem

Ferber

2006

Annals of the Association of American Geographers

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This article uses the insider/outsider problem in the study of religion and a critical realist interpretation of objectivity to discuss two dialectics present in geography of religion literature: geography of religion versus religious geography, and politics versus poetics. Recent developments in critical realism include a ''spiritual turn'' in which critical realism as both a metaphilosophy and a method is applied to religious thought. A critical realist understanding of objectivity can effectively address tensions in geography of religion literature by suggesting that the insider/outsider problem is not the most appropriate filter to discriminate between religious geography and geography of religion or the politics and poetics of religion. I suggest that an Eliadian fear of reductionism is not necessary and that epistemic relativism coupled with reflexivity can coexist with an ontological approach.

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“…It was pertinent for this study to have a stance from which to explore the symbiotic relationship between theology and culture. The ThCR position insists that both the objects of science and the objects of religious belief often lie beyond the range of literal description (Shipway, 2000). In theology, the term "critical" is used to emphasise that although this perception is real (truth seen as not ultimately a human creation), it is not direct (postmodern concept that we do not have direct and unambiguous access to truth) but is mediated by means of models and metaphors (Barbour, 1997;Edlin & Ireland, 2006).…”

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“…In theology, the term "critical" is used to emphasise that although this perception is real (truth seen as not ultimately a human creation), it is not direct (postmodern concept that we do not have direct and unambiguous access to truth) but is mediated by means of models and metaphors (Barbour, 1997;Edlin & Ireland, 2006). ThCR posits that theistic beliefs are one way of accounting for what is going on in the world that doesn't seek to rival scientific explanation, but to complement such explanations by setting them within a wider context of understanding (Polkinghorne, 1998;Shipway, 2000). However, Edlin and Ireland argue that the presuppositional commitment of reformed (ThCR) critical realism is the "existence, authority and involvement of a knowable God" (2006, p. 97).…”

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Voice of Vision – Crafting Christian Culture as Symbolic Stories: An Arts-based Inquiry approach to exploring how mission and vision are enacted in New Zealand Christian Schools.

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The centrality of school vision to inspire learning is shaped by the principal, leadership, and staff. School vision cannot remain aspirational but must be consciously constructed showing the distinctive character and culture attributed to schools by their guiding statements. Due to the paucity of empirical research within Christian educational contexts, this thesis presented insight into how understandings of mission and vision, embedded in school guiding statements, are enacted in three New Zealand Christian schools. Further to this, the thesis showed the ways in which these practices are shaped by personal and professional leadership influences and culture. Qualitative methodologies, Appreciative Inquiry (AI), and Arts-based inquiry methods informed the research process to ascertain what narrative themes predominated. Participants were positioned to actively engage in crafting participatory methods as a lens through which to study the culture of their schools. The accumulative work (Photovoice and art assemblage) and findings were presented in an exhibition that traveled to each school. Through the narrative process of “storying”, participants gave voice to their schools’ cultural stories. The resulting metaphorical and polyvocal portraits reveal that Christian educators have a shared stewardship responsibility to govern, lead, serve, equip, inspire schools as collaborative learning spaces and constructively be culture creators. The findings suggest that the schools’ guiding statements are grounded and engineered within the multiple ecologies and etymology of community. Furthermore, the growth and formation of school leadership and culture are symbiotic typologies of organisational structure. For the schools in this study, cultural unity has been achieved through a focus on leadership development, service, and strong generational connections between school, Church, and home. The study raised an appreciation for the cultural and leadership influences within each school. This suggests that the use of school guiding statements for systematic and systemic reflection holds promise for both the research community and various educational stakeholders.

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Critical Realism and Theological Critical Realism Opportunities for Dialogue?

Cited by 5 publications

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On the Relationship of Ian Barbour's and Roy Bhaskar's Critical Realism

On the Relationship of Ian Barbour's and Roy Bhaskar's Critical Realism

Critical Realism and Religion: Objectivity and the Insider/Outsider Problem

Voice of Vision – Crafting Christian Culture as Symbolic Stories: An Arts-based Inquiry approach to exploring how mission and vision are enacted in New Zealand Christian Schools.

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