Religious Glossary - common terms used related to Religion
Humanism - A cultural and intellectual movement during
the Renaissance, following the rediscovery of the art and
literature of ancient Greece and Rome. A philosophy or attitude
concerned with the interests, achievements, and capabilities
of human beings rather than with the abstract concepts and
problems of theology or science. (Ackland)
Humanism is, more generally, a system of thought that focuses
on human beings; their needs, capacities, values, interests,
welfare, and worth. More specifically, Humanism was a Renaissance
cultural and intellectual movement that emphasized secularism,
drawing upon the culture of ancient Greece and Rome. (studentorgs).
A philosophical orientation to education which holds that
the purpose of education is to enhance personal growth and
development. This growth of this philosophy among educator
led to a swing from teacher-centred to learner-centred learning
environments. Related terms/concepts include: learner-centredness,
transformational learning, and facilitated learning.
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