Called to Teach: Interpreting the Phenomenon of Calling as a Motivating Factor

Author(s)

Jared T. Bigham
Samuel J. Smith, Liberty UniversityFollow

Publication Date

8-2-2008

Document Type

Article

Disciplines

Education

Comments

Published in Life@School, vol. 7, number 1, a publication of the International Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (IACCS).

Abstract

This hermeneutic phenomenological study examines the phenomenon of the calling to teach. Nine participants were interviewed, and the dialogue was analyzed for themes uncovered from participants’ interpreted experiences. The following themes were revealed: the calling experience as a process, esteem for the teaching profession as a calling, the use of spirituality for affirmation, and the direct impact of spirituality on career choice.

Recommended Citation

Bigham, Jared T. and Smith, Samuel J., "Called to Teach: Interpreting the Phenomenon of Calling as a Motivating Factor" (2008). Faculty Publications and Presentations. 99.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/educ_fac_pubs/99