Stuart Fowler (d. 2018) had an earned MA (Distinction) and PhD from Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, South Africa (now known as the Potchefstroom campus of North West University). He was an Australian born of Anglo-Celtic ethnic background. An ancestor was the Rev Archie Cameron who was the first Presbyterian minister to come to Australia to minister to the Scots settlers which explains the Celtic part. Fowler of course is pure English.
Joy, his co-worker and wife, is Canadian born of Austrian/German parents. They met in Kenya in 1975, and married early the next year. They have no children of our own flesh but have several in Africa who look to them as parents?which fits well with African culture.
Stuart was a founder member of CPCHEA and IAPCHE. He was an adjunct (part-time) professor at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. He had also held positions at Scott Theological College, Kenya and at the National Institute for Christian Education, Australia. He was a philosopher and had a special interest in Africa.
Publications
2010
The Foundations of Christian Education African Journal for Transformational Scholarship 2(1)
2007
Living world views, with Warren Bren. Melbourne, Australia/Kitale, Kenya: Amani
2006
The beginning of an exciting journey. Peace through Understanding Jameson Kuraha (ed.) Melbourne: Amani
Building a modern Africa on African foundations.
Constructivist teaching-learning theory: A stewardship approach (with Hannes van der Walt). In The call to know the world: A view on constructivism and education. Bram de Muynck (ed.) Amsterdam: Buitjen & Schipperheijn.
2004
(with Van der Walt J L). Chaos and order in education. South African Journal of Education 24(1).
Rationality, Certainty and Education. African Journal for Transformational Scholarship. 1(2).
On being human. Second edition (revised and enlarged). Melbourne, Australia/Kitale, Kenya: Amani. [available here]
2003
Living the good life in today’s world. Melbourne, Australia/Kitale, Kenya: Amani. [available here]
2002
Transforming the Development Agenda. African Journal for Transformational Scholarship. 1(1).
Freedom, Person and Community. African Journal for Transformational Scholarship. 1(1).
The Christian professional: called to the service of love. Melbourne, Australia/Kitale, Kenya: Amani. [available here as an epub]
This book originated in two seminars for Christian professionals held in Kitale, Kenya in 2000 and 2001 first published 2002 this revised digital edition 2009. It has six chapters:
- 1. Professional activity as a calling to Christian service
- 2. A mind being transformed transforms purposes
- 3. A mind being transformed transforms world views
- 4. The secularist illusion
- 5. Making professional decisions
- 6. Towards an authentic transformational practice
2001
Contours of a Transformational Scholarship. In John Kok (ed.). Marginal Resistance. Sioux Center, IA: Dordt College Press.
1998
Pathways to the Future: the Challenge of Christian Education at the End of the Century. In Doug Blomberg and Ian Lambert (eds.): Reminding: Renewing the Mind in Learning. Sydney: Centre for the Study of Australian Christianity.
1997
Reality, Knowledge and African Education: in the Context of a Postmodernist World. In: Postmodernism and Education. P. Higgs, S. Miedema, J.L. van der Walt and G Zecha, eds. Potchefstroom South Africa: Potchefstroom University.
Unearthing Gifts with Multiple Intelligences and Other Tools. In: The Crumbling Walls of Certainty. Ian Lambert and Suzanne Mitchell, eds. Sydney: Centre for the Study of Australian Christianity.
Making a difference: Equipping teachers for curriculum change. Canberra: Christian Schools National Consultative Group.
1996
Equipping teachers for curriculum change in post-compulsory years. Canberra: Christian Schools National Consultative Group.
Christian Educational Distinctives. Potchefstroom: Centre for Faith and Scholarship.
Grounding Christian Education in Scripture. In: Reclaiming the Future: Australian Perspectives on Christian Schooling. Ian Lambert and Suzanne Mitchell, Eds. Sydney: Centre for the Study of Australian Christianity.
1995
Indeterminacy in Law and Legal Reasoning. Stellenbosch Law Review. 6(3).
The Oppression and Liberation of Modern Africa: Examining the Powers Shaping Today’s Africa. Potchefstroom: Institute for Reformational Studies.
1993
Communities, Organizations and People. In: Pro Rege. XXI(4).
Reconciliation in a heterogenous society. In Reconciliation in Africa. S Fowler, Z. Kameeta, P.M. Krishna and S.M. Nyirenda. Potchefstroom: Institute for Reformational Studies.
1991
National identity and the renewal of democracy, Potchefstroom: Institute for Reformational Studies.
A Christian Voice among Students and Scholars. Wetenskaplike bydraes van die PU vir CHO. Reeks F2, Brosjures van die Instituut vir Reformatoriese Studie ; nr. 51
The Deceptive Morality of Power. Wetenskaplike bydraes of the PU for CHE. Series F, Institute for Reformational Studies. Series F1, IRS study pamphlets ; study pamphlet no. 280
1990
Christian Schooling: Education for Freedom.Wetenskaplike bydraes van die PU vir CHO. Reeks F, Instituut vir Reformatoriese Studie. Reeks F3, Versamelwerke ; nr. 39
Stuart Fowler, editor ; with Harro van Brummelen, John Van Dyk
Contents
Introduction: Of Gods and visions
- What makes schooling Christian?
2. Christian schooling without a Christian school
3. Escaping cultural captivity in schooling
4. Christian schooling as prophetic witness
5. Biblical guidelines for prophetic witness
6. Schooling for the service of love
7. Educated paupers or prosperous stewards?
8. Structuring the school of freedom
9 Free schools in a free society
10. Imaging God in learning (HVB)
11. The practice of teaching Christianly (JVD)
12. The curriculum: developing a Christian view of life. (HVB)
Annotated bibliography
Die “New Age”-beweging = The “New Age” Movement.Wetenskaplike bydraes van die PU vir CHO. Reeks F, Instituut vir Reformatoriese Studie. Reeks F1, IRS-studiestukke ; studiestuk no. 273/274
B.J. van der Walt, S. Fowler, J.J. Venter.
The new age: threat or challenge?
1988
The church and the Renewal of Society. Wetenskaplike bydraes van die PU vir CH0. Reeks F2, Brosjures van die Instituut vir Reformatoriese Studie ; no. 43
The State in the Light of the Scriptures Potchefstroom : Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
1987
Christian Educational Directives. Wetenskaplike bydraes van die PU vir CHO. Reeks F2, Brosjures van die Instituut vir Reformatoriese Studie ; no. 39
The Christian’s Social Calling. Wetenskaplike bydraes of the PU for CHE. Series F, Institute for Reformational Studies. Series F2, Brochures ; no. 38
1986
The Knowing Subject : a Philosophical Study, with Special Reference to the Contribution of Jean Piaget. D Phil (PU vir CHO)
1985
The Word of God. Wetenskaplike bydraes of the PU for CHE. Series F, Institute for Reformational Studies. Series F2, Brochures ; no. 33
Biblical Studies in the Gospel and Society. Wetenskaplike bydraes of the PU for CHE. Series F, Institute for Reformational Studies. F2, Brochures ; no. 34.
1984
The persistent dualisms in Calvin’s thought.
1983
Karl Marx: Secular Messiah. Wetenskaplike bydraes van die PU vir CHO. Reeks F: Instituut vir Reformatoriese Studie. Reeks F1: IRS-Studiestukke ; Studiestuk nommer 184
1982
The Role of Logic in the Epistemology of Jean Piaget. MA Thesis (PU vir CHO)
1973
The Continuance of the Charismata. Evangelical Quarterly
No dates
Issues in the philosophy of education
Further issues in the philosophy of education
The normative function of scripture: beyond positivism and post-modernism
Theology and the secularization of society
Conference Papers
2006
Renewing the vision. Keynote paper, “Transforming Directions” : National conference of Christian Schools, Sydney.
2005
Africa’s future: Renaissance or reformation—completing Africa’s liberation. Keynote paper.
Fulfilling our political calling in the African context.
“Making a Difference in Today’s Africa”, All Africa conference with delegates from 16 countries representing every region in Africa. Nairobi, Kenya.
2000
Contours of a transformational scholarship. Keynote paper.
Freedom, person and community: Towards an authentic freedom.
Transforming the development agenda.
Transforming Directions for Africa Conference. Held on the campus of the University of Venda, South Africa, with representation from Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
1998
Rationality, certainty and education in a postmodern world: Scholarly Conference for Christian Teacher Educators.
1996
Unearthing gifts with multiple intelligences and other tools: International Conference of Christian Educators, Sydney.
1995
Grassroots communities and curriculum restructuring in a democratic society: Australian Curriculum Studies Association Conference.
Equipping teachers for curriculum change in post-compulsory years: Australian Association for Research in Education Conference.
1993
Communities, Organizations and People: Annual BJ Hahn Lecture, Dordt College USA.
1973
The Christian Student in the Modern University. A series of five lectures sponsored by the Monash Christian Radical Club and the Evangelical Union at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 1973.
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