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An approach to teaching biblical texts that integrates threshold concepts and student-centered learning facilitates students' ability to understand and sympathize with others, preparing them for meaningful communication across differences. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to help students understand diverse perspectives and enhance their cognitive skills through biblical texts.

June 1, 2026Teaching Theology & Religion

Learning to Treat Other Ways of Being Generously Through the Biblical Studies Classroom

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JMJohn Van MaarenUniversity of Vienna

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This article outlines an approach that enhances understanding and communication across differences in students.

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The aim is to help students understand diverse perspectives and enhance their cognitive skills through biblical texts.
Integrates research on threshold concepts and student centered teaching methods.
Combines instructor expertise with voices from the biblical past.
Facilitates student encounters with diverse viewpoints.
Promotes deep learning and understanding of other perspectives.
Enhances meaningful communication across various differences.
Prepares students for the complexities of modern societal interactions.

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John Van Maaren (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d236002fbce9130638f3f https://doi.org/10.1111/teth.70031

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