Research Article

Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography

Volume: 8 Number: 2 August 31, 2018
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Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography

Abstract

Geography and religion have received a vast amount of attention in education, separately. It is well known that there are various interactions between religions and geography or geographical facts. However, it is still not known the role of geography on religion beliefs and practices. In this regard, this study aims to describe the relationship between religions and some elements of geography science from the point of view of theologians themselves. Data were collected from 20 graduates of theology from all over the Turkey. Participants were interviewed by using a semi-structured interview forms that consisted three main questions. The data were analyzed with content analysis method by using Nvivo 10.0. The findings of the study revealed the impact of geography on Turkish theologians. All of the participants stated that geographical information has a facilitative effect on their life, but as a part of general knowledge and at a simple level only. Also, it was found that geographical facts have influenced by the conception of denominations in religions. In other words, different geographical conditions have led the spread of different denominations or sects under religions. In addition, geographical conditions might raise distinct religious sensitivities. All participants indicated that it is a must to have basic geographical information. Accordingly, they pointed out the vital role of the various geography courses that have to be included undergraduate curriculum and the need for various geography courses at undergraduate level. The results with implication for future research and practice are discussed.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

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Publication Date

August 31, 2018

Submission Date

March 16, 2018

Acceptance Date

July 3, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 8 Number: 2

APA
Geçit, Y. (2018). Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography. Review of International Geographical Education Online, 8(2), 338-349. https://izlik.org/JA82CC85JT
AMA
1.Geçit Y. Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography. Review of International Geographical Education Online. 2018;8(2):338-349. https://izlik.org/JA82CC85JT
Chicago
Geçit, Yılmaz. 2018. “Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography”. Review of International Geographical Education Online 8 (2): 338-49. https://izlik.org/JA82CC85JT.
EndNote
Geçit Y (August 1, 2018) Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography. Review of International Geographical Education Online 8 2 338–349.
IEEE
[1]Y. Geçit, “Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography”, Review of International Geographical Education Online, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 338–349, Aug. 2018, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA82CC85JT
ISNAD
Geçit, Yılmaz. “Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography”. Review of International Geographical Education Online 8/2 (August 1, 2018): 338-349. https://izlik.org/JA82CC85JT.
JAMA
1.Geçit Y. Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography. Review of International Geographical Education Online. 2018;8:338–349.
MLA
Geçit, Yılmaz. “Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography”. Review of International Geographical Education Online, vol. 8, no. 2, Aug. 2018, pp. 338-49, https://izlik.org/JA82CC85JT.
Vancouver
1.Yılmaz Geçit. Theology Teacher Candidates’ Perspectives of Geography. Review of International Geographical Education Online [Internet]. 2018 Aug. 1;8(2):338-49. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA82CC85JT