The Perceptions of some Australian Coptic Students of the Influences on their Religious Development
This article discusses some aspects of a research project that investigated the perceptions of religiosity and spirituality of young Copts from two Coptic schools in Melbourne. Contemporary Australia is a relatively young multicultural and multi-faith society so that Australian youth are exposed to a wide range of cultural and religious practices through both community interaction and a highly influential media. Within such a context, the Copts are a small ethnic community who are focused on handing on their cultural and religious heritage to their younger members. This article explores what young school-going Copts say about the various elements that appear to nurture their religiosity and spirituality.
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: Lecturer and Student Adviser, School of Religious Education, Australian Catholic University, Aquinas Campus, Ballarat 3350, Australia Lecturer, School of Religious Education, Australian Catholic University, St Patrick's Campus, Fitzroy 3065, Australia
Publication date: 01 April 2003
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