Research & Studies
The HCD Global Alliance supports surveys, studies, and the development of research materials to improve and strengthen instruction in holistic child development. A number of research papers have already been written in this area, and we offer a variety of them here, including cultural, theological and analytical papers that discuss advocacy’s children’s rights, biblical perspectives on children and childhood and children’s participation.
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In this brief paper, Dan Brewster outlines the rationale and need of the HCD movement for seminaries and theological institutions around the world.
This case study focuses on the importance of developing networks for local church outreach among children at risk. The methodology consists of interviews, focus groups and documentation. The research was conducted by Praise Goh
A Case Study of the Early Encounter Project in Cochamba, Bolivia - Greg Burchhot!
06/02/2010
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This case study describes and analyzes the Early Encounter Project in Cochabamba, Bolivia and its efforts of working with street children and other children at risk. Special emphasis is given to the notion of child protagonism (protagonismo infantil). Interviews, focus groups and document collection are combined as the primary research methodology. Research was conducted by Greg W. Burch.
In this essay, J.B. Jeyaraj highlights the contribution of British rule in India and the missionaries to stop the practice of female infanticide, feticide and abortion. He brings out different opinions of pro-life group and pro-choice group in interpreting the biblical texts for and against abortion. This essay is taken from the course reader "Children At Risk: Issues and Challenges" (ISPCK/CFCD 2009) with permission.
Emerging HCD Programme: Innovation in Theological Education - J.B. Jeyaraj hot!
05/28/2010
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In this essay on theological education, J.B. Jeyaraj discusses the need of new programmes, emerging HCD programmes and challenges the seminaries to introduce innovative programmes with quality and professionalism. This essay is taken from the course reader "Children At Risk: Issues and Challenges" (ISPCK/CFCD 2009) with permission.